What is Viral Hepatitis?
Viral hepatitis is a term used to refer to any of several different viruses that can cause inflammation of the liver, leading to liver damage.
Viral hepatitis is a group of illnesses, all caused by viruses. The most common type in North America and Europe is called Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B and C are also common in many parts of the world. They all share similar symptoms but differ in how they’re spread and treated.
Hepatitis A is usually spread when someone eats food or drinks water that has been contaminated with infected faeces. The virus can also be passed from person to person through contact with an infected person’s stool (faeces). In this case, it’s important to wash hands well before eating or preparing food for other people and after
Know the Types of Viral Hepatitis
There are three main types of viral hepatitis: hepatitis A, B, and C. Hepatitis A is transmitted through contaminated food or water or contact with infected objects. Hepatitis B is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, contaminated needles or blood transfusions, and it may also be passed from mother to baby at birth.
Hepatitis C can only be passed on by sharing needles used to inject drugs but it can also spread if a person who knows they have the virus does not practice proper hygiene after using the bathroom.
Symptoms of Viral Hepatitis and Risk Factors
The body’s immune system protects it from viruses by producing antibodies and killing the virus.
Symptoms of viral hepatitis are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever, pain in the upper right side of the abdomen and joint pain.
Hepatitis A is transmitted through contact with contaminated water or food that has been handled by someone who is infected.
Hepatitis B can be transmitted through contact with blood or other bodily fluids from an infected person.
Treatments for Viral Hepatitis (Hep A, B and C)
Millions of people are infected with viral hepatitis every year, often without even knowing it. This article will examine common treatments for viral hepatitis and their effectiveness.
In the United States, there are three types of viral hepatitis – Hep A, B and C. The two most widely recognized types are Hepatitis A and B. Today, there is a vaccine against the latter virus available for those in high-risk categories like travellers to areas where the infection is common.
Hep A: Fewer than 500 cases per year in the United States; not as deadly as Hep B or C; can be prevented with vaccination; symptoms include fever, nausea or vomiting, joint pain and jaundice; treatment with rest, fluids and antibiotics may also be necessary
Risks Associated With Viral Hepatitis
The risk of getting hepatitis is relatively low in the United States but is still a critical public health issue.
Doctors have found that “most cases are transmitted by either intravenous drug use or sexual contact with an infected partner.” The only way to be 100% safe from the risk of contracting hepatitis B or C is to abstain from intravenous drugs, sexual contact, and tattoos.
It’s important for people living with hep c to know that “there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.” And if they become pregnant they should speak to their doctor before trying to conceive.
Conclusion: What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is a liver disease caused by viruses. It is a leading cause of liver cancer, cirrhosis, and liver failure.
The most common types of virus that cause viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. B and C can lead to chronic infection which can be fatal if left untreated.
