The following is from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc hepatitis c website. The pill contains medicines that prevent hiv from making new virus as it. Hepatitis a is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis a virus hav which multiplies in the liver and is shed in the feces. It ranges in severity from a mild illness, lasting a few weeks acute, to a serious longterm illness chronic that can lead to liver disease or liver cancer.
Acute infection can but usually does not lead to chronic infection. Hepatitis a fact sheet visited on 532007 prevention hepatitis a vaccine is the best protection. Hepatitis b vaccine can protect against hepatitis b virus, and the serious consequences of hepatitis b infection, including liver cancer, liver damage, and liver. Hepatitis a is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis a virus hav. Patient education resources hbv division of viral hepatitis cdc. Shortterm protection against hepatitis a is available from immune globulin. It results from infection with the hepatitis b virus. Chronic hepatitis b virus infection is a longterm illness that occurs when the virus remains in a persons body. Aug 15, 2019 hepatitis b vaccine can prevent hepatitis b. Preexposure prophylaxis, or prep, is a new hiv prevention method in which people who do not have hiv infection take a pill daily to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Hepatitis b is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv.
Chronic hepatitis b virus infection is a longterm illness that. Hepatitis b vaccine fact sheet hepatitis b foundation. Statistics estimated 6,700 new infections in 2017 estimated 22,200 new infections in 2017. The best way to prevent hepatitis b is by getting the hepatitis b vaccine. Infants should get their first dose of hepatitis b vaccine at birth and will usually complete the series at 6 months of age sometimes it will take longer than 6 months to complete the series children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not yet gotten the vaccine should also be vaccinated. Hepatitis a is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis a. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. Hepatitis b is one of the major diseases of mankind and is a serious global public health problem. The hepatitis b virus is an extremely infectious and potentially deadly virus. All children, young people, and adults at higher risk should be vaccinated. The virus is most commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and delivery, as well as through contact with blood or other body fluids.
Hepatitis b is a type of virus that can infect the liver. This information sheet discusses hepatitis b virus hbv infection for people from africa. The hepatitis b vaccine series is a sequence of shots that stimulate a persons natural immune system to protect against hbv. The abcs of hepatitis fact sheet hepatitis c this two page table on hepatitis a, b, and c provides an overview of statistics, transmission, risk factors, clinical features, screening, testing and vaccination recommendations. Acute hepatitis c is a newly acquired infection that causes illness within six months or less of exposure to the hepatitis c virus. At this time, there are five viruses known to affect the liver in particular. Hepatitis has many causes, including viruses type of germ, drugs, chemicals and alcohol, and even ones own immune system attacking the liver. Hepatitis b is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. Apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. Who estimates that in 2015, 257 million people were living with chronic hepatitis b infection.
Education to reduce risk behaviors among persons with chronic hbv infection. Hepatitis b is the most common serious liver infection in the world. However, about 10% of adults who get hepatitis b will go on to have chronic longterm infection and can pass it on to others be a carrier. When the liver is inflamed this function can be affected. Hepatitis b is a disease of the liver that is caused by hepatitis b virus.
It is preventable with safe and effective vaccines that have been available since 1982. All children 018 should be vaccinated plus adults in highrisk groups injection drug users, men who have sex with men, sex or household contacts of a chronically infected person, health care and public safety workers, people seeking treatment for a sexually transmitted disease, unvaccinated adults with diabetes mellitus who are aged 19 through 59. The hepatitis b vaccination is a noninfectious, vaccine prepared from recombinant yeast cultures, rather than human blood or plasma. Cdc states that it is acceptable to use outofdate vis translations since there have not been significant content changes in the interim version compared with the previous vis. Hepatitis a can cause liver failure and death, although. Hepatitis b is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis b virus. Cdc states that the corresponding uptodate englishlanguage vis must also be. Hepatitis b fast facts everything you need to know in 2 minutes or less. It can be given before and within 2 weeks after coming in contact with hav. For more information on existing initiatives in idaho, please call 208 3345518. Acute hepatitis b infection is a shortterm illness that can lead to fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, clay. Hepatitis b vaccination protection hepatitis b virus hbv is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially lifethreatening disease in humans.
A viral hepatitis prevention coordinator vhpc partners with community partners throughout the state to promote awareness, implement hepatitis c virus hcv screening projects, and coordinate training opportunities. Hepatitis b patient fact sheets viral hepatitis and liver. May 29, 2019 hepatitis a fact sheet hepatitis a is a viral infection of the liver. It is a contagious liver disease that damages the liver. Risk for chronic infection is related to age at infection. Hepatitis b can be transmitted during birth, during sex and through bloodtoblood contact. Protection from hepatitis b cdc august 2018 what is hepatitis b. Hepatitis a is not caused by the same virus as hepatitis b or hepatitis c, although all three of these diseases can cause similar symptoms. Surveillance for viral hepatitis united states, 2016. Hepatitis a vaccines were recommended in the united states beginning in 1996.
The hepatitis b foundation has created a variety of materials for those seeking more information about hepatitis b. The liver is a vital glandular organ presents in the upper right part of the abdomen, it filters and detoxifies the blood. Hepatitis b is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv. Hepatitis b patient fact sheets viral hepatitis and. In march 2016, the centers for disease control and prevention, the american cancer society, the national cancer institute, and the north american. Hepatitis b fact sheet virginia department of health. Hepatitis b is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness. It is prevented by immunisation, safe sex and safe injecting. Hepatitis c fact sheets viral hepatitis and liver disease. This fact sheet in amharic provides basic information on getting tested for hepatitis b for people from africa and has the english translation on the back page. The hepatitis b virus is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Hepatitis a fact sheet fact sheets ministry of health. Most people who get the disease recover from it and can never get it again. About the hepatitis b foundation 2018 the hepatitis b vaccine.
Hepatitis a fact sheet new york state department of health. It is caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv, which attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis scarring, liver failure, or liver cancer. Signs and symptoms are less common in children than adults. Our fact sheets are available in an easytoprint pdf format. Hepatitis b about hepatitis b hepatitis b is a viral disease of the liver that can become chronic and lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. In the united states, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis a, hepatitis b and hepatitis c. Hepatitis b information division of viral hepatitis cdc. Hepatitis b vaccine is usually given as 2, 3, or 4 shots. Hepatitis b is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis b. Hepatitis b is a vaccinepreventable liver disease caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv. It ranges in severity from a mild illness, lasting a few weeks acute, to a serious longterm illness. Fact sheet providing basic facts and statistics on hepatitis b.
There is no risk of contamination from other bloodborne fact sheet hepatitis b vaccination protection hepatitis b virus hbv is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially lifethreatening disease in. When the liver is inflamed or otherwise damaged, its function can be affected. Symptoms of acute hepatitis b usually appear within 90 days of exposure, but a person with chronic hepatitis b can remain symptom free for 20 30 years. Hepatitis b vaccine is available for all age groups to prevent hepatitis b virus infection. Cdc states that the corresponding uptodate englishlanguage vis must also be provided when providing an outofdate translation. Hepatitis b virus is contained in blood and body fluids.
Hepatitis b fact sheet for health care workers with normal immune status who have demonstrated an antihbs response following vaccination, booster doses of vaccine are not recommended nor is periodic antihbs. Hepatitis b centers for disease control and prevention. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections all can cause hepatitis. Hav can be spread person to person or through contaminated food or beverages. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. Hepatitis b basic information centers for disease control. Although all types of viral hepatitis can cause similar symptoms, they are spread in different ways, have different treatments, and some are more serious than others. An acute case can last a few weeks while a chronic case can last many years. Pre or postexposure prophylaxis to prevent hbv infection hbvhdv superinfection. Also available in hindi hepatitis b and adoption 2017. The younger a person is when infected with hepatitis b virus, the greater his or her chance of developing chronic hepatitis b. Unlike some forms of hepatitis, hepatitis b is also not.
Hepatitis b is a serious disease that affects the liver. Worldwide, most people with hepatitis b were infected with the virus as an infant. Printable handouts for veterans on hepatitis b and testing for hepatitis b, from the va national viral hepatitis program. Hep b united is a national coalition established by the hepatitis b foundation and the association of asian pacific community health organizations aapcho, to address and eliminate hepatitis b, a serious liver infection that is the leading cause of liver cancer. Hepatitis b virus hbv fact sheet adapted from materials developed by the centers for disease control and prevention postexposure management see tables on pages 48 and 49 trends and statistics number of new infections per year in the u.
In march 2016, the centers for disease control and prevention, the american cancer society, the national cancer institute, and the. The hepatitis b vaccine is safe and effective and is usually given as 34 shots over a 6month period. The virus is spread by the faecaloral route, including contaminated food or water or direct contact with an infected person. Over time, chronic hepatitis b can cause serious health problems, such as. It explains that the disease is common in many parts of the world including africa, describes hbv transmission, the lack of symptoms, how it affects the body, testing and the need for sexual partners to get tested, and the vaccine that prevents hbv.
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