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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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Not that it stands for anything, but medical students remember that B stands for blood transmission.
hepatitis is just a medical term for an inflamed liver. anything that will cause inflammation to this vital organ is termed as hepatitis.. bacteria, viruses, toxins, parasites and even trauma will cause this condition.. check my profile for more info..
How long does it take to die from alcoholic hepatitis?
We have hepatitis A, B, and C. We have never found anything like alcoholic hepatitis. Jaundice is the one most closely related to drinking alcohol. But it is curable and very few people die of this ailment. Don't worry. Check your drinks and you will be okay.
YES - It can be considered a sexually transmitted disease. Transmission of hepatitis B virus results from exposure to infectious blood or body fluids containing blood. Possible forms of transmission include (but are not limited to) unprotected sexual contact, blood transfusions, re-use of contaminated needles & syringes, and vertical transmission from mother to child during childbirth. Without intervention, a mother who is positive for HBsAg confers a 20% risk of passing the infection to her offspring at the time of birth. This risk is as high as 90% if the mother is also positive for HBeAg. HBV can be transmitted between family members within households, possibly by contact of nonintact skin or mucous membrane with secretions or saliva containing HBV.[23][24] However, at least 30% of reported hepatitis B among adults cannot be associated with an identifiable risk factor.[25] See Link Below:
Yes,yes it is you get it from sex or oral sex or after youmake out with someone who has it. The chicken pox is also a form of herpies but not an STD
What is the difference between hepatitis and cirrhosis?
Hepatitis (literally: inflammation of the liver) is inflammation caused by influences such as bacteria, viruses, and some chemicals. In most cases it is synonymous with "infection of the liver." It can often be cured, but is sometimes chronic.
Cirrhosis is a degenerative disease of the liver that causes portions of the organ to die. It is most commonly -- but not always -- caused by excessive long-term consumption of alcohol. It is not curable, but can often be arrested by abstinence and healthful living.
Is hepatitis c a liver cancer?
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What is hepatic portal system?
The hepatic portal system basically consists of the hepatic portal artery, responsible for taking the products of digestion from the small intestine to the liver, where they are broken down further, cleaned of any microbes, and sent to all the body cells via the hepatic portal vein.
How long does hepatitis b live on a dry surface?
From http://www.hivinsite.org/insite?page=ask-01-10-20
AnswerThe best answer I have found for this question is from a CDC pamphlet, from which I extracted the following information:HIV in the Environment
Scientists and medical authorities agree that HIV does not survive well in the environment, making the possibility of environmental transmission remote. HIV is found in varying concentrations or amounts in blood, semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk, saliva, and tears. (See below, Saliva, Tears, and Sweat.) In order to obtain data on the survival of HIV, laboratory studies have required the use of artificially high concentrations of laboratory-grown virus. Although these unnatural concentrations of HIV can be kept alive under precisely controlled and limited laboratory conditions, CDC studies have showned that drying of even these high concentrations of HIV reduces the number of infectious viruses by 90 to 99 percent within several hours. Since the HIV concentrations used in laboratory studies are much higher than those actually found in blood or other specimens, drying of HIV- infected human blood or other body fluids reduces the theoretical risk of environmental transmission to that which has been observed--essentially zero.
Incorrect interpretation of conclusions drawn from laboratory studies have alarmed people unnecessarily. Results from laboratory studies should not be used to determine specific personal risk of infection because 1) the amount of virus studied is not found in human specimens or anyplace else in nature, and 2) no one has been identified with HIV due to contact with an environmental surface; Additionally, since HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
HIV is sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and the presence of oxygen. One place that HIV has been know to survive in is drug injection syringes since these are airtight and often contain blood from the injector.
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What does a 5 mm low attenuation lesion in the left hepatic lobe mean?
I have seen this alot on patient reports. A low attenuation lesion on a certain area of your liver just basically means there is something there it could be a scar or shadow. The low attenuation is a measurement. How strong it is. Low attenuation is good and usually not a concern. If it showed high than it is cause for concern. Repeat your test in 4-6 months just to make sure it does not change.
How long can Hepatitis C live outside the body?
Virii like hepatitis actually alter your DNA. Once you have hepatitis, you have it for life.
Virii can go through long periods of dormancy where they don't cause harm to internal organs, but can suddenly "switch on" and in the case of hepatitis cause severe damage to your liver. If you think you have been exposed to Hep C it's important to get checked out and then get on a life long treatment regimen.
What is the best way to prevent hepatitis b?
The most effective means of preventing contraction of Hepatitis B is to get the 3-series vacinne. Coupling that with avoiding risky behaviors associated with contraction of the disease and your chances of contraction are virtually zero.
How is hepatitis c transmitted?
The hepatitis B virus can be extremely dangerous if it infects a human being. It can be transmitted from one person to another via the exchange of bodily fluids and blood. It is actually a disease of the liver but its symptoms are similar to those of a common cold.
Will sulfameth trimethoprim 800 160 tabs help ear infection?
yes sulfameth trimethoprim is effective in ear infections
What fruits can cure hepatitis b?
Description: Hepatitis B is caused by a virus known as Hepatitis B virus. HBV directly attacks the liver and can cause lifetime infection, but generally gets improved on its own. If Hepatitis B doesn't get improved within 3- 10 days, it's called chronic HBV. Chronic HBV is at present deadly and can cause many liver related major illnesses. Black Nightshade berries are very effective in resolving the symptoms of Hepatitis B. The berries of Black Nightshade are used in for the treatment of many liver disorders. Black Nightshade are also known as Long Kui, wonder cherry, sunberry, Herb Solani nigri or Solanum nigrum. Directions For Use: For the proper treatment of Hepatitis B, include 8 to 10 Black Nightshade berries in your daily menu. The symptoms of Hepatitis B are resolved in a month with benefits of Black Nightshade fruits. Not To Use With: No specific precaution needs to be followed while using this treatment. As Black Nightshade is safe and well tolerated in the treatment of Hepatitis B. Side Effects: None are seen. As Black Nightshade is safe and well tolerated in the treatment of Hepatitis B. Expected Results: The symptoms of Hepatitis B are resolved in a month with the benefits of Black Nightshade. Expected Results Within: 1 month
Is it the mantoux or the hepatitis vaccine that must be offered free of charge for all employees?
If an employer requires a mantoux, they usually pay for that. Those employers may also offer the Hep-b vaccine free of charge. It's not required that they pay for it, but places that I have worked for that have offered the hep-b vaccine do so for free.
Ask your HR person.
What are normal liver function test results?
the range for normal AST is reported between 10 to 40 units per liter and ALT between 7 to 56 units per liter.
When was the first reported case of hepatitis?
Discovery Of Hepatitis A by ifeanyi paul chukwuemeka(B.Tech, Msc)
Hepatitis A is a contagious viral disease which causes damages to the human liver. The causal factor of this disease is hepatitis A virus, also known as HAV. Although it is age old infection, hepatitis A virus was discovered less than 40 years ago. Since the discovery and proper understanding of the disease, many effective vaccines have been created which helped in reducing the number of cases substantially. However, even today significant number of cases is found, possibly because of the ignorance of the people towards its vaccine.
Since the discovery of Hepatitis A in the year 1947 as one of the 2 major forms of viral hepatitis, some typical characteristics of Hep A virus have been known, which distinguish the disease from Hepatitis B. Some of the most common characteristics of Hepatitis A that were observed at time of its discovery included having an incubation period of fifteen to forty days, oral/fecal mode of transmission of infection, a relatively good amount of Ig prophylaxis, and a homologous immunity.
Some of the major milestones and researches in the discovery of Hepatitis A are as follows:
1944: Human Transmission of Hep. A was studied in volunteers by McCallum et al.
1945: Hepatitis A was distinguished from Hep B based on stool infectivity, degree of gamma globulin protection, type of immunity, and disinfection by Stokes and Neefe et al. Similar extended studies on other points of differentiation between two forms was done during the same year by Haven.
1947: The aforementioned characteristics of Hepatitis A virus were researched and proven.
1958: Krugman et al studied the natural history of the virus and developed standard reagents, like MS-1 and MS-2, for separation of the two forms.
1960s: Many researchers worked simultaneously in different countries across the world to study the Detroit 6 cells and animal transmission of the virus.
What does hepatitis c carrier mean?
Being a Hepatitis C carrier means that at some point, the person was infected with the virus and it stays in their body for life.
What are the types of hepatitis?
There are 5 types of hepatitis - A, B, C, D, and E - each caused by a different hepatitis virus.
Hepatitis A is caused by eating food and drinking water infected with a virus called HAV. It can also be caused by anal-oral contact during sex. While it can cause swelling and inflammation in the liver, it doesn't lead to chronic, or life long, disease. Almost everyone who gets hepatitis A has a full recovery.
Hepatitis B is caused by the virus HBV. It is spread by contact with an infected person's blood, semen, or other body fluid. And, it is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). You can get hepatitis B by:
Having unprotected sex (not using a condom) with an infected person.
Sharing drug needles (for illegal drugs like heroin and cocaine or legal drugs like vitamins and steroids).
Getting a tattoo or body piercing with dirty (unsterile) needles and tools that were used on someone else.
Getting pricked with a needle that has infected blood on it (health care workers can get hepatitis B this way).
Sharing a toothbrush, razor, or other personal items with an infected person.
An infected woman can give hepatitis B to her baby at birth or through her breast milk.
Through a bite from another person.
With hepatitis B, the liver also swells. Hepatitis B can be a serious infection that can cause liver damage, which may result in cancer. Some people are not able to get rid of the virus, which makes the infection chronic, or life long. Blood banks test all donated blood for hepatitis B, greatly reducing the risk for getting the virus from blood transfusions or blood products.
Hepatitis C is caused by the virus HCV. It is spread the same way as hepatitis B, through contact with an infected person's blood, semen, or body fluid (see above). Like hepatitis B, hepatitis C causes swelling of the liver and can cause liver damage that can lead to cancer. Most people who have hepatitis C develop a chronic infection. This may lead to a scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. Blood banks test all donated blood for hepatitis C, greatly reducing the risk for getting the virus from blood transfusions or blood products.
Hepatitis D is caused by the virus HDV. You can only get hepatitis D if you are already infected with hepatitis B. It is spread through contact with infected blood, dirty needles that have HDV on them, and unprotected sex (not using a condom) with a person infected with HDV. Hepatitis D causes swelling of the liver.
Hepatitis E is caused by the virus HEV. You get hepatitis E by drinking water infected
with the virus. This type of hepatitis doesn't often occur in the U.S. It causes swelling of the liver, but no long-term damage. It can also be spread through oral-anal contact.
Is Hepatitis B considered armed and dangerous?
HIV is certainly dangerous as it causes AIDS which will eventually kill a person. However, HIV cannot be considered armed under any circumstances.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. yes hepatitis type C can be deadly.
How many people have died from Hepatitis A?
Viral hepatitis is one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease in the United States, it's also a worldwide problem, and millions of people are at risk for its complications. Though sometimes it seems that doctors are losing "the war" against viral hepatitis, the actual numbers of people with viral hepatitis collected by health officials suggest otherwise.
What famous people have died from hepatitis?
Famous people who have died from Hepatitis include James Earl Ray, Elizabeth Young, Francisco Varela, and Jeanine Parvati Baker. Unfortunately, these people ad their lives shortened due to Hepatitis.
Can you get any type of Hepatitis just from kissing?
Hepatitis B spreads primarily through sexual intercourse.
