Types of Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a disease taking on many forms which feature
inflammation of the liver. The cause is depended on the
prognosis and on the symptoms shown. Certain forms of hepatitis
are unable to reveal many signs or symptoms and are only
noticeable when the longstanding inflammation has led to the
replacement of liver cells by connective tissue. General
symptoms of hepatitis are noticed by fever, enlarged liver,
abdominal pain, and jaundice (icterus).
Viral infections are the cause of most acute
Hepatitis. Hepatitis comes in 7 not so delicious flavours:
Hepatitis A, B, C, D - Agent (which requires the presence of the
hepatitis B virus to form), Hepatitis E, F, and G. None of these
are very yummy, and should be avoided at all costs.
The most common of the 7 is Hepatitis A. It is transmitted
through the orofecal route, or in other words, contaminated
food. This one is the easiest to contract, but it does not reach
a chronic stage, so the body is able to build up an immunity
against it by creating antibodies. An excellent preventative
measure is to get a Hepatitis A vaccination. This will prevent
infection of the virus.
Hepatitis has a close brother - Hepatitis B. This evil twin is
also very easy to contract. you can get it through blood,
tattoos, sexually, and you can even inherit it from your mother
when you are born. Hep. B can be acute, however, some peoples'
bodies are unable to produce antibodies against it, thus turning
an acute virus into a chronic one.
The easiest way to avoid contracting Hepatitis is simple
cleanliness and vaccinations. click the link to my website at
the bottom for more information on all forms of Hepatitis.