HEPATITIS B

HOW IS THIS CAUSED?

• Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
• Unprotected sex
• IV drug use
• Blood, body fluid exposure
• Hepatitis B is a non-curable virus

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS

• Abdominal and joint pain
• Dark urine
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite

Is Hepatitis B contagious?

This virus is only contagious when passed from a mother to a newborn baby.

How is the disease treated?
For infections, such as Hepatitis B, antibiotics have no value in the treatment of this infection.

Is there a cure?
There are no cures for viruses, however some symptoms may be temporary.

Continue care required?
-Long term therapy(to prevent cancer)
-antiviral drugs
-bioflavonoids (for infected tissue)

WHAT STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT?

• Abstinence
• Condom
• Birth control
• Abstain from sexual behavior

Conclusion:
Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver and is un-curable. Hepatitis B is inherited by sexual intercourse.

CITING

• http://www.bmj.com/content/329/7474/1080
• http://www.cdc.gov/std/pregnancy/stdfact-pregnancy.htm
• http://doterrayoga.blogspot.com/2012/05/have-you-been-told-there-is-no-cure...
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000401.htm