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Hepatitis C is an infection with the hepatitis C virus. It causes liver to swell which affects its functioning. Hepatitis C spreads by using infected, dirty needles or through blood transfusion. The virus remains dormant in the liver to cause chronic inflammation. Once infected with hepatitis C virus many may not show any sign of infection. Sometimes people get infected with hepatitis C and would not even know for years. Related Article Tags: , , , Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. If left untreated, it could cause cirrhosis of the liver. Hepatitis is an infectious disease. You may never know who's carrying the disease, until after you've been in contact with them. Be careful where you touch. Hepatitis, more particularly Hepatitis C, has been associated with the decline or worsening of the oral health condition of patients infected with the diseases. As such, these patients experience problems not just pertaining to the health of their teeth and mouth, but also with their quality of life as manifested by their reluctance to interact with other people in society due to their very poor oral health. Related Article Tags: , , While Hepatitis A is largely only a risk in underdeveloped countries, there are a combined 5.25 million people in America living with Hepatitis B and C. The consequences of not undergoing Hepatitis treatment can be chronic Hepatitis, which can lead to serious liver damage and death. With that in mind, it’s important to understand the truth about Hepatitis... Related Article Tags: , , Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Viral hepatitis means that a person has liver inflammation due to a virus. Viral infection of the liver makes the liver swell up and stop working well. The liver is an important organ. It helps your body with these functions... Related Article Tags: , , , , Primary liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma refers to cancer originating from the cells of the liver or supporting tissue. It is proven that the cause of liver cancer is closely related to infection with hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. Other causes are cirrhosis, genetic conditions and aflatoxin. Related Article Tags: , , The hepatitis C virus is usually detectable in the blood within one to three weeks after infection, and antibodies to the virus are generally detectable within 3 to 12 weeks. Approximately 15-40 per cent of persons infected with HCV clear the virus from their bodies during the acute phase as shown by normalization in liver function tests (LFTs) such as alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) normalization, as well as plasma HCV-RNA clearance (this is known as spontaneous viral clearance). Related Article Tags: , , , Hepatitis B is a caused by a virus named hepatitis B virus. This virus is similar to hepatitis C as it attacks the liver which in turn becomes a lifelong struggle. This is a very dangerous virus as it causes liver infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and also death. There is no reason to fret as Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups. It is one of the most powerful and a deadly virus to ranks among the top ten killers. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Most of us are aware of and have probably been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Given the fact that so many of us are protected from hepatitis B, have you ever wondered why we still have so many cases of jaundice especially in the months of summers and monsoons? The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact. No vaccine against hepatitis C is available. The symptoms of infection can be medically managed, and a proportion of patients can be cleared of the virus by a long course of anti-viral medicines. Although early medical intervention is helpful, people with HCV infection often experience mild symptoms, and consequently do not seek treatment. An estimated 150-200 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C. Related Article Tags: , , , Cellulite is surrounded by myths. There are many misleading "facts" about cellulite that have led women to desperately try to get rid of or avoid getting cellulite only to end up with it gracing their back sides. Weeding through the myths and spelling out the facts is important. This way people can really know the whole truth about cellulite. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection which has many symptoms and causes. However, the virus can be prevented by using the precautionary methods detailed in this article. Hepatitis C is a stealthy virus that mutates while hiding in liver cells and other organ cells like the spleen and gall bladder. The fact that the viral cells "hide" makes it very difficult for the body's immune system to eradicate it. Hepatitis C is a slowly progressing disease sometimes taking many years until symptoms are noticeable. It is at this point that the virus has reached advanced chronic stage and becomes difficult to eradicate. Related Article Tags: , , , Hepatitis C is a stealthy virus that mutates while hiding in liver cells and other organ cells like the spleen and gall bladder. The fact that the viral cells "hide" makes it very difficult for the body's immune system to eradicate it. Hepatitis C is a slowly progressing disease sometimes taking many years until symptoms are noticeable. It is at this point that the virus has reached advanced chronic stage and becomes difficult to eradicate. Hepatitis C results in 8,000 to 10,000 deaths annually. Hepatitis C is also the leading cause of liver transplants in the U.S. Related Article Tags: , , , , When it comes to driving and drinking, the statistics just goes to show that myths may still abound but the reality is already there. For example, crashes and accidents on the roads are much higher on the eve of New Year compared to other evenings all year round. Related Article Tags: , , , , Information on some common hair loss myths. Hygiene is considered as one of the most important aspects to ensure good health. One of the myths says 'Poor hygiene causes acne' which has been accepted widely in the society. However, it is not the main reason for the outbreak of acne which is due to 'sebum' and dead cells that are hidden under the skin and it is hard to cleanse. To minimize the outbreak, a gentle wash can be done easily on a daily basis. Related Article Tags: , , , In brochure printing there are definitely a few myths out there that you may want to know about so that you can start rejecting them. Myths can really hamper you from getting great benefits, even in brochure printing. So, as a service for you, I am here to tell you about a few myths that you may hear about when you print brochures. Hopefully, I can explain to you effectively why they are not true as well as persuade you to reject or forget about these myths. So let me start with the most typical and common brochure printing myth. The word jaundice is derived from a French word called as jaune, which means yellow. It is a very common condition which is seen in newborn babies which can be treated by exposing them to sunlight. It is also known as yellow skin or eyes disease. It turns your skin, mucous membranes, sclera (the white of your eyes) into a single yellow color. This yellow pigment which is seen on your skin is due to bilirubin which is a byproduct of old red blood cells.
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