Question

what is hepatitis B and hepatitis C ?

Answer 1

The types of hepatitis

Each of the hepatitis viruses is different, but they all share a target: the liver. The liver performs many vital functions in your body. Many of the liver’s functions involve cleansing blood, fighting infection, and storing energy. Hepatitis threatens the liver’s ability to function.

The main hepatitis viruses fall into five different types: A, B, C, D, and E. The most common types in the United States are A, B, and C. Hepatitis B and C tend to be more dangerous than hepatitis A. Also, both B and C can be become chronic conditions.

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Answer 2

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• It refers to inflammation of the liver and can be caused by viruses , drugs and chemicals including alcohol .

✴ It has 5 types :

1. Hepatitis A
2. Hepatitis B
3. Hepatitis C
4. Hepatitis D
5. Hepatitis E

Among all Hepatitis D is most fatal as it is co-exists with Hepatitis B .

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• It is also known as Serum Hepatitis .

• It is caused by Hepatitis B virus , which is 42 nm enveloped virus , containing partially double stranded circular DNA genome .

• MODE OF TRANSMISSION :

1. Sexual Contact
2. Contaminated syringes
3. Transfusion equipment
4. Saliva
5. Tears

•Vaccine : Recombivax HB

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• Also known as non-A, non-B hepatitis .

• It is caused by Hepatitis C virus , which is enveloped virus with ss-RNA .

• MODE OF TRANSMISSION : Mainly by blood transfusions .

• It may cause cirrhosis and probably liver cancer.

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