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No. The Hepatitis B virus is contracted through blood to blood transfer, close physical contact (e.g. sex), and I.V. drug abuse. Taking oral medications like Advil or Vicodin will not affect Hep B.
There is an immunization for Hep B. It is advised for all sexually active persons and is strongly advised for health care professionals, teachers, and others who are in contact with lots of other people.
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What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What is the virus causing hepatitis?
The hepatitis virus is actually named that particular virus for which it refers to. For example, the virus for hepatitis B is called the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and the virus for hepatitis C is called hepatitis C virus (HCV), and so on.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Can the papilloma virus cause hepatitis b?
No. There is no direct connection between HPV and Hepatitis.
Do retroviruses cause Hepititis B?
yes retroviruses cause hepatitis b,they are RNA virus .
What type of pathogen causes hepatitis?
Hepatitis is caused by blood borne pathogens. The pathogens themselves conveniently share similar names to the type of hepatitis they cause: The pathogen that causes Hepatitus A is known as the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV), the pathogen that causes Hepatitus B is known as the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the pathogen that causes Hepatitus C is known as the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
What is the name of the pathogen that causes hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis B virus belongs to the family Hepadnaviridae, and the genus Orthohepadnavirus. Hepatitis C virus belongs to the family Flaviviridae, and the genus Hepacivirus.
What is the scientific name of hepatitus B?
The scientific name of hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
The hepatitis B illness is caused by the hepatitis B virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus.
What is the difference between chronic hepatitis b and carrier of hepatitis B?
Chronic hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Being a carrier of hepatitis B means that you are infected with the virus and can transmit it to others, but you may not have the disease
Is hepatitis B a cancer?
No it is not. It is a virus.
