What are the modes of transmission, main signs and symptoms and treatments of hepatitis B?
Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. Viral hepatitis is caused by different types of viruses such as hepatitis A, B, C, D and E virus. Certain metabolic diseases, genetic diseases, and chronic alcohol consumption can also cause hepatitis.
Hepatitis B virus is a "Hepadnavirus," circular, partially double-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).
Mode of transmission: Parental, sexual (blood/body fluid transmission)
Signs and symptoms: Fever, jaundice, clay-colored stools, pain in the abdominal region, joint pains, and nausea
Treatment: Interferon-alpha, nucleotide or nucleoside inhibitors, to prevent secondary hepatitis A infection, vaccination against hepatitis A is given
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