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Hepatitis
Inflammatory Disease
of the Liver
Hepatitis A,B,C,….
What is Hepatitis?
Inflammation of the Liver
What can cause Hepatitis?
*Virus – A, B, C….G
*Alcohol and Drug Abuse
*Certain Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites
General Symptoms
for ALL types of Hepatitis
Jaundice – Yellow Skin and Eyes
Extremely weak or tired
Abdominal pain or nausea
Vomiting or diarrhea
Headache
Low-grade fever
Dark urine
Hepatitis A
In Top 10 Communicable Diseases in U.S.
Feces from infected person
99% - Recover in 6-8 weeks
Prevention: Hand-washing
Treatment: Rest, Fluids, Good Diet
What is the role of restaurants?
Hepatitis B
100 times more infectious than HIV
Virus can live for 7 days on a dry surface.
Transmission: Blood, Semen, Saliva (newborn)
Many have NO SYMPTOMS
Acute illness with all of the general symptoms
95% - Recover and have immunity
Treatment: Rest, Fluids, Good Diet
Causes cirrhosis, liver failure, 80% of liver cancer
Vaccination available
Hepatitis C
Transmission: Infected Blood
transfusions before 1992, kidney dialysis, needles, piercings,
tattoos, sexual activity, shared personal items (razors,
toothbrushes)
Diagnosis: Blood test
Acute Illness and then No Symptoms:
(90% don’t know they have it)
20-25% recover fully
Outcome: Liver disease/failure, Liver Cancer
(Leading cause of Liver Transplants)
Treatment: Rest, Good Food, Fluids, Meds
Self-Care
Vaccination for Hep A & Hep B
Safe sex – latex condoms
Properly sterilized equipment
manicures, piercing, tattoo
Don’t share personal care items
Don’t share chewing gum
Use good hygiene and safety procedures
Keep wounds covered
Minimize alcohol intake
Lose weight – fat build-up in the liver lowers
response to medications