hepatitis b - sexually transmitted infection - infects the liver and causes inflammation - about 1/3...
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Hepatitis B- Sexually Transmitted Infection- Infects the liver and causes inflammation- About 1/3 people in the world have
Hepatitis B- Can lead to sickness or death- There is a vaccination preventing it
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Signs and Symptoms begins with general sickness, loss of
appetite, nausea, vomiting, body aches, mild fever, and dark urine
The illness lasts for a few weeks then gradually improves
In some cases, it can cause to liver failure which can lead to death
Liver cancer
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Transmission Exposure to infectious blood or body fluids
containing blood Possible forms: sexual contact, blood
transfusion, and reuse of contaminated needles and syringes
Mothers can pass it to their children during childbirth
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Diagnosis The test involves getting a blood test The test detects either viral antigens
(proteins produced by the virus) or antibodies
Can get tested at almost any doctor’s office
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Prevention Several vaccine’s have been developed to
prevent Hep B Provides 85-90% of protection in most
individuals Infants can be vaccinated at birth Don’t have unprotected sex!
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Treatment Treatment is not always vital as a small
case will usually not lead to anything. There is treatment for chronic hepatitis to
prevent liver cancer and cirrhosis Babies born to mothers carrying hepatitis B
can be treated with antibodies to the virus. When given the vaccine within 12 hours of birth, the risk of getting Hep B is reduced 90%