Hepatitis A and B are both viral infections that affect the liver but differ in transmission and prevention. Hepatitis A is primarily spread through contaminated food and water, and vaccination is effective in preventing it. In contrast, Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child at birth; it can lead to chronic liver disease and is also preventable through vaccination. Both types can cause symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, and abdominal pain, but Hepatitis B poses a greater long-term health risk.
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
It is a blood test.
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The scientific name of hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Hepatitis B can lead to cancer and it will kill you.
Hepatitis B Annual was created in 2004.