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The hepatitis B virus was discovered in 1965 by Dr. Baruch Blumberg who won the Nobel Prize for his discovery. Originally, the virus was called the "Australia Antigen" because it was named for an Australian aborigine's blood sample that reacted with an antibody in the serum of an American hemophilia patient.
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Who is Dr Saul Krugman?
He was the medical researcher who discovered a vaccine for hepatitis B.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Who invented hepatitis b vaccine?
A= In 1956 Dr Saul Krugman B= Dr. Baruch Blumberg in 1963 C= Brendan Arena in 1987 D= 1977 by Dr. Mario Rizzetto E=?????? i dont know E G= Dr S.J. Hadziyannis 1997
Why is hepatitis a called hepatitis a?
"Hepatic" means of or about the liver. "itis" at the end of a word means infection of that organ. Hepatitis B got its name because it was discovered before Hepatitis A. There is also a Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E all refer to diseases of the liver.
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
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.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Which type of hepatitis can only exist with a hepatitis b co-infection?
Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, can only exist as a co-infection with hepatitis B. It requires the presence of the hepatitis B virus to replicate and cause infection. Individuals can become infected with hepatitis D simultaneously with hepatitis B or can acquire it later, but it is dependent on hepatitis B for its existence.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
What diseases were people suffering from without the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
Can a virus be named after people?
Yes, viruses can be named after people. For example, the hepatitis B virus is named after the person who discovered it.
When was Hepatitis A discovered?
1973
