Viral Hepatitis - Everything About It
Viral Hepatitis - Everything About It
Brief Summary:
The liver is one of the important organs of the human body that filters toxins from the blood and fights infections, which when exposed to infection or damage affects its vital function, and the use of alcohol, toxins, or some medications in some medical cases, and others can cause hepatitis, However, most of what causes hepatitis is the entry of viruses (A-B-C-D-E).
The common symptoms of all types of hepatitis are yellow eyes, pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Types of viral hepatitis:
Viral Hepatitis A:
- Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver,
- And it causes something of varying intensity
- From mild to severe.
- The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water, or contact
- direct contact with the affected person.
- A from viral hepatitis
- Almost all infected people recover (A) and acquire immunity against it
- Life span, but a small percentage of them may die when a sudden infection appears
- in the liver
- The risk of infection with hepatitis A is associated with a lack of safe water, and poor
- Sanitation and general hygiene (such as delaying hand hygiene).
- It is a highly contagious disease, which leads to infections that impair the function of the liver and the emergence of other symptoms and it is considered a limited disease that does not cause chronic symptoms.
Viral Hepatitis A Causes:
Transmission of the hepatitis A virus into the body.
Ways of transmission of the disease:
- Eating food made by a person infected with the virus who has not washed their hands properly
- Drinking contaminated water.
- Eating raw oysters extracted from water contaminated with sewage water.
- Direct contact with the infected person, even if he does not show symptoms.
- Having a sex with the person who has the virus in his blood.
Viral Hepatitis A Symptoms:
- Yellowing of the skin and inside the eyes
- Pain in the upper right side, where the liver is located, and feeling uncomfortable
- Dark urine
- Vomiting and nausea
- high body temperature
- Having joint pain
- Loss of appetite
Prevention of viral hepatitis A:
- Take the antiviral vaccine, which is suitable for all ages, except for children under one year old
- Pay attention to general hygiene, especially washing hands frequently
- Proper disposal of waste water
- Drink clean water and stay away from potentially contaminated water
Viral hepatitis A Treatment:
There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A, and mild cases of it often do not require treatment, and it is sufficient to provide comfort to the patient and appropriate nutrition for him and give him plenty of fluids to compensate for what his body lost as a result of vomiting and diarrhea.
Hepatitis B:
It is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause acute or chronic disease and is transmitted through contact with the body fluids or blood of an infected person. There is currently a safe and effective vaccine for the virus.
Causes of Hepatitis B:
Transmission of the hepatitis B virus into the body.
- From mother to fetus at birth.
- Exposure of a healthy child to the blood of an infected child during the first five years of life.
- Through the skin or mucous tissues exposed to the patient's blood and various body fluids (such as:
- saliva, vagina, semen, etc.).
- sexual relationship.
- Reusing needles and syringes in health centers or when injecting drugs.
- During medical (dental and other) procedures, surgical and tattoo procedures.
- Using contaminated sharp tools (such as razors, etc.).
Hepatitis B symptoms:
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
- Abdominal pain.
- dark urine;
- Nausea and vomiting. extreme tiredness;
Prevention of Hepatitis B:
The hepatitis B vaccine is the mainstay of hepatitis B prevention, and the World Health Organization recommends
It is recommended that this vaccine be given to all infants as soon as possible after birth, preferably
That's within 24 hours.
Treatment Of Hepatitis B:
There is no specific treatment for acute hepatitis B, but it is sufficient to provide rest and a balanced diet.
To compensate for the fluid deficiency caused by diarrhea and vomiting.
As for chronic inflammation, it can be treated with oral antiviral drugs
Hepatitis C:
- It can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis infection, and the severity of the disease ranges from mild
- (which stays for a few weeks) to serious (longevity).
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a bloodborne virus, and the most common modes of infection occur through
- Syringes contaminated with virus-carrying blood as a result of being reused from one patient to another.
- Medicines can cure more than 90% of people with hepatitis C.
- Currently there is no vaccine for this type of virus.
Causes of Hepatitis C:
Transmission of the hepatitis C virus into the body.
Ways of transmission of the virus:
- Non-sterile and reused medical materials, especially injection needles.
- Blood transfusion or donation without examination.
- Have sex with somebody who has infected with the virus.
- Transmission of infection through drug use by injection with contaminated needles.
- The virus may be transmitted from mother to son during pregnancy, but this is very rare.
Hepatitis C Symptoms:
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
- Abdominal pain.
- Gray stool and dark urine
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Anorexia.
- Joint pain.
Prevention of hepatitis C:
- Wash hands frequently and take care of their hygiene, especially after surgery
- Examination of donated blood from people before using it and giving it to the patient
- Never reuse injection needles
- Take care when disposing of sharp objects
- Vaccination with Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines
- Regular follow-up and continuous examination of the body
Hepatitis C Treatment:
The hepatitis C patient is given antiviral drugs, which, after research conducted by specialists, have achieved amazing results in treating the disease in the fastest time and with fewer side effects.
Hepatitis D:
Hepatitis D virus needs the hepatitis B virus to reproduce, so it is considered an additional infection for people with hepatitis B. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with the fluids of the infected person, and there is no treatment or vaccine at the present time for this disease.
Hepatitis D Causes:
Transmission of hepatitis D virus only to people with hepatitis B.
Ways of transmission of hepatitis D :
- Non-sterile and reused medical materials, especially injection needles.
- Blood transfusion or donation without examination.
- Having sex with someone who has the virus.
- Transmission of infection through drug use by injection with contaminated needles.
- The virus may be transmitted from mother to son during pregnancy, but this is very rare.
Hepatitis D Symptoms:
- exhaust
- Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen
- pain in the joints
- Loss of appetite and weight
- Nausea and vomiting
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