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They are sometimes caused by a virus.
They can be prevented with a vaccine.
Hep A and B can cause swelling or inflammation, and possible damage, to the liver.
Hepat= liver
itis= swelling, inflammation
Thus: hepatitis= swelling or inflammation of the liver.
There is also Hep C which is very hard and in some cases impossible to cure, and Hep C has no vaccine. Fortunately it is more rare to contract Hep C (mostly IV drug users or unprotected anal sex).
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One someone has hepatitis b the vaccine for them is of no use True or false?
One someone has hepatitis b the vaccine for them is of no use True or false?
Is it true that usana vitamins can cure hepatitis b?
no
Is hepatitis b a gram positive bacillus?
No, hepatitis B is not a bacterium, it is a virus. It is a DNA virus that primarily infects liver cells and can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
Hepatitis B is a virus that primarily infects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic liver disease. It is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids such as blood and semen.
Can you get hepatitis from touching blood?
No. Hepatitis C is spread via blood-to-blood contact. So unless both persons have bleeding hands, the answer is no.
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Which type of viral hepatitis is caused by drug use or sexual activity?
Both hepatitis B and C are from the exchange of body fluids.
Is it true HIV-infected individuals have an increased risk of acquiring viral hepatitis (A B and C).?
Yes, it is unfortunate true.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
