It is important to take a few precautions to prevent the spread of Hepatitis B. Steps such as avoiding sharing infected needles, avoiding unprotected sexual intercourse, ensuring that a tattoo or piercing is done in a hygienic environment before getting a tattoo or piercing, and ensuring that healthcare workers do not use contaminated needles or tools can help prevent the spread of the disease.
What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by a virus that causes inflammation in the liver. This virus is a DNA virus called hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is transmitted through blood and other body fluids. It can be transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, contact with infected blood or blood products, sharing infected needles, and transmission from mother to baby. The disease usually manifests itself with symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to serious liver damage, cirrhosis or liver cancer. Vaccination provides an effective way to prevent disease and prevent its spread.
How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through blood and body fluids. The most common ways of transmission include unprotected sexual intercourse, contact with infected people, or sharing infected needles. It can also be transmitted from mother to baby during birth.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?
The symptoms of Hepatitis B are often mild and vague, so many people do not notice or underestimate the disease. Symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, nausea and jaundice may be observed. However, many people never experience symptoms and the disease becomes chronic.
How is Hepatitis B treated?
Hepatitis B treatment is generally used to stop or slow the proliferation of the virus, prevent or reverse liver damage, and prevent complications of the disease. Injections, tablets and vaccines are used in the treatment of hepatitis B. A vaccine is available to effectively combat hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B vaccine protects against the disease and helps prevent liver disease. The vaccine is usually given to babies and other at-risk individuals after birth. The vaccine has been used worldwide, leading to a significant reduction in the number of hepatitis B infections.
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