Hepatitis B News
It was found that after treatment of Hepatitis C, re-vaccination against Hepatitis B among this group resulted in an improved response.
Viral hepatitis is a global health problem that caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, which is higher than the deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV
Hepatitis B and C are solely responsible for 96 per cent of hepatitis mortality
There are many different types of Hepatitis viruses (A to E), but B and E are the most concerning types
Hepatitis A is often perceived as a mild self-limiting illness, but it can still cause severe symptoms, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions
Unlike bacterial infections treated with antibiotics, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are caused by viruses and cannot be cured with antibiotics
Both hepatitis B and C can be asymptomatic for a prolonged period, leading to a silent progression of liver damage
The function of the liver is to process nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections
Almost 325 million people across the globe are living with Viral Hepatitis
Every year almost 1.34 million deaths occur due to Hepatitis
In India, about 2,50,000 people die of viral hepatitis or its sequelae every year
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Out of the total number, 52 million children were exposed to viral hepatitis.
The researchers found that everyday aspirin therapy could significantly associate with a reduced risk in hepatitis B related liver cancer.
Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment.
WHO announced in a statement that the veteran actor has been brought on board to boost awareness and intensify action to arrest the Hepatitis epidemic.
The World Health Organization's latest hepatitis report identifies the condition as a grave public health threat that needs an "urgent response."
The results revealed that people with Hepatitis B were 76 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hepatitis C were 51 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
The statement has come straight from Himachal Pradesh's state Health Minister Kaul Singh.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is willing to join hands with Mumbai Traffic Police for a road safety initiative.
WHO representative to India, Henk Bekedam, described "the administration of Hepatitis B dose within 24 hours of birth as a key challenge."
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is surviving only on 25 per cent of his liver as the rest has been damaged by the deadly Hepatitis B virus, today called for higher budget spend to prevent the fatal disease.
Considering the size of the epidemic, anyone and everyone can be at risk. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection.
Hepatitis is an inflammatory of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection.
Hepatitis B is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV and Hepatitis C is 10 times more infectious than the virus that can cause AIDS.
Hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol and some other toxins, certain drugs, infections, heavy alcohol use.
Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.
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