What is Hepititis B & C?
Hepatitis B Caused by a virus but has many other causes, including some medications, long-term alcohol use, fatty deposits in the liver, and exposure to certain industrial chemicals.. The infection can cause scarring to the liver, liver failure, liver cancer and death. It is one of the most contagious forms of hepatitis. It is spread by blood, semen, vaginal secretions, saliva, open sores, body piercings, tattoos and breast milk. It is a limited infection that most people fight off in a few months and the immunity lasts a lifetimes. For the rare ones who do not get rid of the infection, they become carriers. A carrier is prone to further liver injury. Symptoms: jaundice (yellow skin or whites of the eyes) light-colored stool. fatigue that persists for weeks or months. gastrointestinal symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. abdominal pain. Yes, you can be immunized to protect yourself against Hepatitis B.
