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Understand Chronic Hepatitis B Without Delta Age
About
An infection in the liver because of the hepatitis B virus.
More than 1.4 million people in America suffer from chronic Hepatitis virus B.[1]
- Liver tests may be conducted to know whether you have HBV.
- Can occur in men, women, or children
- HBV could be chronic or acute.
Chronic hepatitis B develops slowly without notable symptoms from 1 to 6 months. It is contagious and spreads through contact with infected blood and other bodily fluids. It could be transferred through the baby to mother or through oral, anal, or vaginal sex. It can lead to liver failure, liver cancer, cirrhosis, and kidney disease.
Age affected- between 0 and 13 - rare; between 14 and 60 - often; Above 60 - most often
Symptoms
Although chronic hepatitis B symptoms might not occur for days, but common symptoms include:
- Fever, fatigue, and weakness
- Joint and muscle pain with abdominal discomfort
- Yellowing of whites of eyes (sclera) and skin (jaundice)
Treatments
The aim of treatment for hepatitis virus is to stop the hepatitis B virus from replicating it in your cells and reduce the amount of HBV in your blood. It could be treated as:
Medications: Your doctor may prescribe antivirals that improves your immune system.
Immunization: HBV being a contagious disease, you must make sure that you and anyone in close contact with you is vaccinated against the disease.
Specialists: For other kinds, you may consult a physician or doctor. At mfine, we serve you with the best possible treatment program.
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