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Hepatitis C

By: John Laurusonis, MD | 2010-11-10 | Medicine
Everybody pretty much knows that hepatitis is caused by viruses. Hepatitis A is spread by the fecal-oral route, and usually starts with nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, a painful swollen liver, and turning yellow for a few weeks. It is usually resolved by natural defenses unless the person becomes a chronic carrier. Hepatitis B and C are different. They are spread by contaminated blood, by sexual activity (particularly men having sex with men), and intravenous drug abuse. read more

The Different Main Types Of Hepatitis: A, B And C

By: Phoenix Delray | 2011-01-13 | Article Marketing
This article talks about the difference between hepatitis A, B, and C. read more

Hepatitis B

By: John Laurusonis, MD | 2010-11-10 | Medicine
We have a well-proven and safe vaccine against the DNA virus that causes Hepatitis B. In fact, over a billion doses have been given with an excellent safety record. If everybody in the world received the Hepatitis B vaccination in infancy at childbirth, the virus should be virtually eliminated. But the cold hard facts are that over one-third, or approximately two billion of the world's population, have been infected in their lives with the virus at one time or another. read more

What is Hepatitis B & C?

By: Payal Gupta | 2011-02-10 | Diseases and Conditions
Hepatitis B is an infectious illness caused by the virus of the same name. It infects the liver of hominoidea and causes inflammation called hepatitis. Other symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, liver cirrhosis, cancer etc. The virus causing this disease is a hepadna-virus. It has a circular genome composed of partial double stranded DNA. These viruses replicate though RNA intermediate by reverse read more

Hepatitis B Symptoms and Natural Home Remedies for Hepatitis B

By: dr. sarkozy | 2010-10-28 | Health & Fitness
Hepatitis B is a major public health difficulty worldwide. Approximately 30 percent of the world's population, i.e. about 2 billion persons, have serological evidence of current or past HBV infection. Of these, an estimated 350 million have chronic HBV infection and at least one million persons die yearly from HBV-related chronic liver disease, counting cirrhosis and liver cancer. hepatitis b vaccine, hepatitis vaccine, hepatitis symptoms, what is hepatitis, hepatitis a vaccine, hepatitis b read more

Hepatitis B and Unani Treatment

By: Dr Izharul Hasan | 2010-09-21 | Alternative Medicine
HBV infection is one of the most important causes of infectious hepatitis. People with chronic HBV infection are called chronic carriers. About two-thirds of these people do not themselves get sick or die of the virus, but they can transmit it to other people. The remaining one third develop chronic hepatitis B, a disease of the liver that can be very serious. read more

Hepatitis B - A Deadly Killer

By: Juliet Cohen | 2010-09-09 | Alternative Medicine
Hepatitis B is a viral disease that attacks the liver and can cause both sharp and chronic disease. Hepatitis B is caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). read more

Hepatitis B Insight Into Treatment

By: Joe Maresca | 2010-10-28 | Health & Fitness
Hepatitis introduction results from disease in the blood or fluids in the body. Hepatitis can be contracted via drug use or sexual intercourse via another contaminated human as well. read more

Hepatitis C - Caused by the Hepatitis C Virus

By: Yatin Kukja | 2010-09-21 | Health & Fitness
Most individuals who acquire HVC will experience no symptoms from their infection and will not be diagnosed until it has caused damage to the liver which then causes the symptoms that lead them to seek medical treatment read more

Hepatitis C - Infections, Transmission, and Symptoms

By: Elliott Henderson | 2010-03-28 | Diseases and Conditions
In the United States today, it is estimated that 3.2 million people are infected with the Hepatitis C virus. The virus is a contagious liver disease that can range in severity from a mild illness, to a serious life long condition. Infections worldwide are estimated at 150 to 200 million people, many of whom are not aware they are infected. read more

Do Sunlight and Hepatitis C Meds Mix?

By: Nicole Cutler | 2010-03-29 | Medicine
With the summer season in full swing, it is likely that you will want to spend time outdoors enjoying the nice weather. For most people, throwing on some sunscreen before heading outdoors would be your only concern, but for those who suffer from Hepatitis C, photosensitivity (increased risk of burning from the sun's rays) is all too common. read more

The Important Things About Hepatitis B

By: Christopher Volman | 2010-09-28 | Diseases and Conditions
With the widespread varieties of sexually transmitted diseases or STDs these days, it is quite difficult to fully grasp each specific condition. Individuals may be aware of the names of the various types of sexually transmitted diseases, yet there are still a few who can then grasp the deeper effect of each particular condition. read more

Hepatitis B Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factor and Natural Cure of Hepatitis B

By: drcharlesbuchar | 2010-09-16 | Wellness
Hepatitis B is a type of hepatitis that is carried and passed to others through the blood or sexual contact. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that may be caused by several agents, including viruses and toxins. Hepatitis is characterized by jaundice, enlarged liver, fever, fatigue and abnormal liver function tests, it casues damage to the liver, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, and dark urine; hepatitis can be caused by several drugs used to treat TB in read more

HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT FOR HEPATITIS C VIRUS

By: DR HARSHAD RAVAL MD HOMEOPATHY | 2010-11-23 | Alternative Medicine
it becomes chronic and can cause chronic liver disease, which can be serious or even fatal. If the disease progresses to the point at which the liver begins to fail, the only treatment is liver transplantation. HCV is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease read more

How To Prevent Hepatitis

By: dilbertgeek | 2010-12-22 | Wellness
In order to prevent hepatitis A, it pays to observe cleanliness. Don't just eat in any place nor buy food from street vendors. read more