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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by one or more of several viruses such as hepatitis A through E. Questions about diagnosis, symptoms, causes, transmission, treatments and prevention can be found here.

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How much does a Hepatitis B vaccination cost?

It depends on your location and if you are going to get it from your doctor or the health department. The health department is usually cheapter than the doctors office. There are 3 serious to the shot. You take the first one, wait 6 weeks and get the second one, then so many months later you get the last one. I paid 45 dollars a piece for mine. I got mine at the health department since it was cheapter there then the doctor's office. Hope this helps you out.

What conditions can be caused by congenital hepatitis B?

Congenital hepatitis B can cause chronic liver infection, although symptoms usually do not become apparent until young adulthood.

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.

Is hapitatus b is curable?

go to "who am I? the movement" on facebook, and ask your question for the answer.

How are drug users at a greater risk for a disease that is caused by a virus such a hepatitis?

Drug users are more likely to catch viruses like hepatitis C or HIV. They often share needles. This way they pass these diseases to each other.

Ammonia role in hepatic encephalopathy?

A pt with Hepatic encephaopathy can not digest ammonia. Therefore give lactulose to aid in the process

After treatment can hepatitis C be passed to partner?

You can contact Hep-c at any time. You get hep-c from blood to blood contact. If the woman is in her period, then either partner can catch it from sex. Otherwise, hep-c is not caught from sex. To catch hep-c, there must be blood to blood contact. Treatment has nothing to do with it. As long as there are virus particles in the patient's blood, a person can infect other people. Hep-c differs from AIDS. With AIDS, if a person sneezes and that sneeze hits the wall, oxygen will destroy the HIV virus immediately. The HCV virus can live for a week. The only good part is that it has to enter through a cut.

Can you get herpititus b through saliva?

While unlikely, it is possible to contract hepatitis B through kissing. You cannot contract hepatitis C through kissing

What does anti-HAV IgG reactive mean?

The meaning is that you are infected with hepatitis A virus.

Can you take Morphine Sulfate ER 60mg if having Hepatitis C?

Consult your physician or pharmacist; they will know the details of your condition and be able to give you the appropriate advice. Do you really want to put your life in the hands of a bunch of hoo-has on the internet?

Is hepatitis b vaccination a one off thing?

No it is not. There are at least 3 shots; possibly 4.

Is human hepatitis the same as dog hepatitis?

hepatitis is a descriptive word meaning "inflammation of the liver" there are many causes. i assume you are thinking of the viral causes of hepatitis in humans such as hepatitis A, B and C. These viruses are not transferrable to dogs. If your dog is diagnosed with hepatitis it may be viral, but more commonly it could be bacterial - usually bacteria from the gut that has tracked up the bile duct and into the liver. Sometimes also described as cholangiohepatitis (cholangio pertains to the gall bladder and bile duct) if there is inflammation in the biliary tract. You cannot transfer this disease to your dog, nor can you "catch it" from your dog.

What are the precautions of hepatitis B?

Physicians commonly recommend that patients with the disease limit their physical activity although they do not necessarily restrict them to bed-rest. They also advise patients to drink clear liquids during the early stages of the infection and to avoid high-protein diets and alcohol. Hospitalization may be required for patients who suffer from severe vomiting and who are unable to maintain adequate nutritional levels. It may also be required to prevent the development of complications.

Source:

http://www.oshcanada.com/oshanswers/diseases/hepatitis_b.html



What causes MPS IV B?

MPS IV B is considered the milder form of the condition. The enzyme, beta-galactosidase, is deficient in MPS IV B. The gene involved with MPS IV B (GLB1) is located on chromosome 3.

How hepatitis b is transmitted?

I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the

liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which

reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus

became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from

ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (ww w.ultimatelifeclinic. com) in March, 2020. Their

treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after

the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing

treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.

What do you mean by hepatitis B and hepatitis C reactive or positive?

This indicates that the person who has antibodies reactive to the Hepatitis B or C virus and likely has been exposed to the disease (and likely has it).