Disclaimer: The writer of this blog is not a medical/health professional. The purpose of writing this blog is to give general information to Pakistanis about the disease. This blog is written after reading material on the web regarding hepatitis, and the validity of information of this blog is subjected to the validity of information given on the material read and to the understanding of the writer. No liability is accepted by the writer of the blog for any direct or indirect loss/damage of health arising out of depending on the information given in this blog. The person using this information bears all risks and responsibility for his own and his dependents’ health. It is imperative to consult your health professional to get authoritative information about the disease.
Hepatitis A
It is of acute in nature and does not have a chronic stage. Patient’s immune system makes antibodies against future infection.
Prevention
- Good hygiene and sanitation. Water should be boiled if
- Use your own towels and toothbrushes, eating utensils, and other personal products
- Wash your hands after and before eating.
- Wash your hands after using toilet
Hepatitis B
It could be both acute and chronic. The immune system of 15% of patients fails to remove virus after initial infection. In US 5% of the patients develop chronic infection. Only these people are at risk for complications of Hepatitis B.
Prevention
- Do not indulge in sex with those who are carriers of virus. Your spouse could also be a suspected carrier unless you come to a conclusion through blood screening. Remember in Pakistan one person in ten is infected with hepatitis.
- Do not use blood, which not screened.
- Do not reuse needle and syringes.
- Do not have baby if mother is infected.
- Make sure your dentist uses appropriate care and cleaning equipment for his instruments.
It is not Transmitted by:
- Casual contact, such as breathing, shaking or holding hands, or hugging.
- Kissing, sneezing and coughing.
- Sharing phones, toilets, or drinking fountains.
- Using same utensils.
- Using same towels and washing machines.
- Food and water.
- Breastfeeding.
Hepatitis C
It may lead to chronic form of Hepatitis C. The majority of patients with chronic Hepatitis C will never develop a complication related to this disease. Hepatitis C is a slow-working virus and usually, signs of inflammation in the liver don’t show up until 10-20 years after the exposure. However, if undetected/untreated, HCV can cause cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver failure, and liver cancer.
Prevention
- Do not share drug needles/syringes.
- Avoid unsanitary tattoo methods.
- Avoid unsanitary body piercing and acupuncture
- Avoid sharing grooming utensils e.g. comb etc.
- Avoid sharing personal items such as toothbrushes, razors, nail cutters etc.
It is not Transmitted by:
- Casual contact, such as breathing, shaking or holding hands, or hugging.
- Kissing, sneezing and coughing.
- Sharing phones, toilets, or drinking fountains.
- Using same utensils.
- Using same towels and washing machines.
- Food and water.
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Disclaimer: The writer of this blog is not a medical/health professional. The purpose of writing this blog is to give general information to Pakistanis about the disease. This blog is written after reading material on the web regarding hepatitis, and the validity of information of this blog is subjected to the validity of information given on the material read and to the understanding of the writer. No liability is accepted by the writer of the blog for any direct or indirect loss/damage of health arising out of depending on the information given in this blog. The person using this information bears all risks and responsibility for his own and his dependents’ health. It is imperative to consult your health professional to get authoritative information about the disease.
This blog is prepared with help of following websites:
· Wikipedia
· A Queens Doctor Finds Fighting Hepatitis B Is a Frustrating Task: The New York Times
· Hepatitis Foundation International
· eSSORTMENT
· Asian Liver Center at Stanford University
· American Gestroenterological Association (AGA)
Monday September 24, 2007 - 04:43am
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