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Hepatitis B (HBV) is a partial double stranded DNA virus (Hapadnavirus) that efficiently infects human liver cells, known as hepatocytes. The entry mechanism of HBV in to the human liver cells are yet to be elucidated deeply, but what known is the receptors candidate including the transferrin receptor, the asialoglycoprotien receptor molecule, and endonexin identified as the candidate receptors.
The host cells for the hepatitis B are the liver cells called hepatocytes.
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Is hepatitis b a gram positive bacillus?
Hepatitis B is not a bacterial disease, its a viral diseas..
What does HBs Ag mean?
HBsAg stands for hepatitis B surface antigen. This antigen is a protein on the surface of the hepatitis B virus and is the marker used to diagnose acute or chronic hepatitis B infection. Detection of HBsAg in the blood indicates an active hepatitis B infection.
What will happen if anti-HBs is reactive?
If anti-HBs is reactive, it indicates that the person is immune to the hepatitis B virus either due to vaccination or a past infection. This means that the person has developed antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen, providing protection against future hepatitis B infections.
Can animals catch hepatitis B?
Yes, animals can be infected with hepatitis B virus, but it is rare. Transmission usually occurs through close contact with infected human blood or body fluids. There is no evidence that animals can transmit hepatitis B to humans.
Is hepatitis caused by a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is mainly caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A, B, and C. Bacterial infections can also lead to inflammation of the liver but are less common causes of hepatitis.
What cell is the target for HIV?
Hepatitis B virus is responsible for causing the infectious disease "Hepatitis B" . It negatively affects the liver and may cause acute / chronic infection. Host cell is the living cell that allows the Hepatitis B virus to multiply and reproduce in it. The DNA of virus may integrate into the DNA of host cell.
Is hepatitis b a gram positive bacillus?
Hepatitis B is not a bacterial disease, its a viral diseas..
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
How long a hepatitis virus can stay outside the host?
Hep B can live for up to a week outside the body.
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.
Hapetitis B can be batter or not?
Hepatitis means inflammation (itis) of the liver (hepar), an irritation or swelling of the liver cells. There are many causes of hepatitis which include viral infections A, B and C that most of us have heard of, but also the disease also includes auto-immune hepatitis, fatty liver hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis and toxin induced hepatitis. Globally, it is estimated that around 250 million people are affected by hepatitis C. Moreover, an estimated 400 million people are chronic carriers of hepatitis B.
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.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
What Lab Investigation of hepatitis B?
It is a blood test.
