- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e g alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B
- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can cause a range of health problems and can be fatal There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to
- Hepatitis A - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis A: WHO fact sheet on hepatitis A provides key facts, transmission, who is at risk, treatment, prevention, immunization, WHO response
- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
HBV and HCV infection can become chronic and cause cirrhosis and liver cancer Data from 187 countries shows that viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge of this decade An estimated 1 3 million people died from chronic viral hepatitis B and C in 2022 i e 3500 deaths per day
- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis B and C can also be transmitted through sexual contact, although this is less common with hepatitis C Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
- Hepatitis WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e g alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis
- PH must act to eliminate hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
The hepatitis B vaccine is a cost-effective measure to prevent hepatitis B Those who have completed their immunization schedule are likely to be protected for at least 20 years, and probably longer
- Hepatitis B - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease
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