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.
By: Michael Kirsch, M.D.|2010-05-20|Diseases and Conditions
International travelers should protect themselves against hepatitis A. This viral infection is infectious, widespead and preventable with an effective vaccine.
By: John Laurusonis, MD|2010-11-11|Medicine
Hepatitis B 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.
By: John Laurusonis, MD|2010-11-11|Medicine
Hepatitis C 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.
By: Elliott Henderson|2010-03-29|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.
By: Mario Cora|2010-11-27|Health & Fitness
Hepatitis c symptoms usually don't manifest themselves for years and, occasionally, never at all. All sorts of hepatitis involve inflammation of the liver. The harm can be caused by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, toxins, poisons, and some medications.
By: Mario Cora|2010-11-27|Health & Fitness
Hepatitis c symptoms are somewhat of an enigma because frequently they never appear and, when they do, they can take years to present themselves. There are three different types of hepatitis, namely A, B, and C. All affect the liver by causing severe inflammation.
By: Dr.Charles Buchar|2011-02-11|Fitness Equipment
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The liver can become inflamed as a result of chronic, excessive consumption of alcohol, exposure to toxic chemicals, allergic reactions, or overdoses of some prescription drugs, but it is most commonly caused by viral infection.
By: drcharlesbuchar|2010-09-17|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.
By: Neal Kennedy|2010-10-20|Health & Fitness
Hepatitis C symptoms are "silent" in 4 out of every 5 people who have been infected with the hepatitis C virus. In other words, four out of five individuals who have hepatitis C don't know it.