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Hepatitis
Inflammatory Disease
of the Liver
Hepatitis A,B,C,….
What is Hepatitis?
Inflammation of the Liver
What can cause Hepatitis?
*Virus – A, B, C….G
*Alcohol and Drug Abuse
*Certain Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites
General Symptoms
for ALL types of Hepatitis
Jaundice – Yellow Skin and Eyes
Extremely weak or tired
Abdominal pain or nausea
Vomiting or diarrhea
Headache
Low-grade fever
Dark urine
Hepatitis A
In Top 10 Communicable Diseases in U.S.
 Feces from infected person
 99% - Recover in 6-8 weeks
 Prevention: Hand-washing
 Treatment: Rest, Fluids, Good Diet
What is the role of restaurants?
Hepatitis B
100 times more infectious than HIV
 Virus can live for 7 days on a dry surface.
 Transmission: Blood, Semen, Saliva (newborn)
 Many have NO SYMPTOMS
 Acute illness with all of the general symptoms
 95% - Recover and have immunity
 Treatment: Rest, Fluids, Good Diet
 Causes cirrhosis, liver failure, 80% of liver cancer
 Vaccination available
Hepatitis C
 Transmission: Infected Blood
 transfusions before 1992, kidney dialysis, needles, piercings,
tattoos, sexual activity, shared personal items (razors,
toothbrushes)
 Diagnosis: Blood test
 Acute Illness and then No Symptoms:
(90% don’t know they have it)
 20-25% recover fully
 Outcome: Liver disease/failure, Liver Cancer
(Leading cause of Liver Transplants)
 Treatment: Rest, Good Food, Fluids, Meds
Self-Care
 Vaccination for Hep A & Hep B
 Safe sex – latex condoms
 Properly sterilized equipment
 manicures, piercing, tattoo
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Don’t share personal care items
Don’t share chewing gum
Use good hygiene and safety procedures
Keep wounds covered
Minimize alcohol intake
Lose weight – fat build-up in the liver lowers
response to medications