Hepatitis A (HBV)

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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The liver filters toxins in the body. Also, the liver helps digest food and stores vitamins and glucose. Viruses cause most cases of hepatitis. Drugs and alcohol are other causes. Autoimmune hepatitis is rare but possible. There are 5 types of hepatitis and they are named after the virus. 3 types are blood borne and the two others are water borne. There are some forms of Hepatitis that are mild, while others can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of liver heart) or liver cancer. Some forms of Hepatitis go away independently. Others have to be treated with medication. Sometimes Hepatitis lasts a lifetime. The most common types of Hepatitis in the US are Hepatitis A, B, and C.
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Hepatitis B is transferred by blood, semen, or other bodily fluids. This can happen through sexual contact, sharing needles or syringes, and through breast milk. Hepatitis B can either be a mild infection, or become an intense chronic infection. Chronic infection is directly related to age. 90% of infants develop chronic infection, while only 2-6% of adults. The immune system of infants is not strong enough to fight off the infection. Chronic Hepatitis is the presence of HBV in a person for at least six months. Chronic Hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. Mild infection of HBV doesn’t require treatment. The infection will be cured in a matter of a few weeks. Chronic Hepatitis B is treated with antiviral medication. This treatment is expensive because it must be taken over the course of several months or years. Treatment for Hepatitis B requires regular monitoring to determine if the infection is …show more content…
Physical exams are one form. The doctor will check for tenderness or pain in the abdomen. As well, he will check to see if the liver is enlarged. If the skin or eyes are yellow, the doctor will take note of that. A liver biopsy is another form. A liver biopsy involves the doctor taking a sample of the liver tissue. It can be done through the skin with a needle and doesn’t require surgery. This allows the doctor to determine if an infection/inflammation is present or if liver damage has occurred. Liver function test is another test. The test will use blood to determine if the liver is working properly. The test checks how the liver clears blood, waste, protein, and enzymes. High levels of waste indicate that the liver is damaged. As well as an ultrasound can be used to check for liver damage. The ultrasound waves will create an image of the organs within the abdomen. This test will show if there is fluid in the abdomen, an enlarged liver or liver
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