ABSTRACT – Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a condition commonly caused through a viral infection or other...
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a condition commonly caused through a viral infection or other infections such as autoimmune hepatitis and toxic substances like alcohol and certain drugs. Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body generates antibodies against its own liver tissues.
Type A – It is caused by HAV transmitted through contaminated water or food or an infected person.
Type B – It is transmitted by infectious body fluids like vaginal secretions or semen containing HBV.
Type C – It is caused by HCV through sexual intercourse or drug consumption.
Type D – It is a rare condition caused by HDV, generates by conjunction with hepatitis B.
Type E – It is a waterborne disease caused by HEV
Excessive use of alcohol and other toxins
Contaminated food or water
Viruses and infection
Autoimmune system reaction
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
Flu like cold, cough and sneezing
Yellow colored urine
Pain in the abdomen
Lack of appetite
Liver test and biopsy
Maintain good and personal hygiene
Avoid consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish and oysters
Don’t share other’s drug needles, razors, toothbrush etc
Vaccination for Type A and B
Frequent medical evaluation, monitoring and check-ups
Drink plenty of fluids
Intake of corticosteroids to treat this disease
Nearly 1.4 million people gets affected from this disease.
It’s a severe disease resulting in multiple mortalities which is increasing every year.