Hepatitis

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Hepatitis

Do you know what hepatitis is?

Hepatitis is a disease that affects liver. It can be type A, B and C.

Type A: transmitted through water, contaminated food or for one people to another. It’s a contagious disease caused by virus A and also known as infectious hepatitis. It’s fecal-oral transmission. Generally, it doesn’t have symptoms.

How to avoid: basic sanitation, potable water, food well cooked and wash hands before eating.

Type B: transmitted through blood. It’s also a contagious disease, caused by virus B. It’s sexually transmitted.

  • Sexually transmitted if there is no use of condom;
  • From mother to son during gestation, labor or breast-feeding;
  • Sharing syringes, tooth brush, cuticle nipper, etc.;
  • Contaminated blood transfusion

Type C: transmitted through blood. Examples:

  • Blood transfusion;
  • Sharing material for use of drugs or blades, cuticle nipper or anything that drill or cut;
  • From mother to son during gestation, labor or breast-feeding
  • Sexually transmitted if there is no use of condom;

When sexually transmitted, it’s more common on gay couples (men and men).

How to avoid: use condom, check if material is disposed when in a blood transfusion, in a bikini wax session or in a tattoo session.

Most common signals that you got hepatitis:

  • Yellowing of eyes and skin;
  • Dark urine and pale stools;
  • Loss of appetite;
  • Nausea;
  • Fatigue and malaise;
  • Joint pain and muscles pain;
  • Headache;
  • Cough and running nose

Prevent yourself and find a doctor if you have any of these signals.