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Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are distinct diseases affecting the liver. Causes include drugs, unprotected sex, and childbirth transmission. If you suspect exposure, contact your physician immediately. MedPro Connect provides solutions for your hepatitis testing needs.

Category

  • Acute – Curable
  • Chronic – Treatable

Lab Test

  • Blood Test

Treatment

  • Antibiotics

Hepatitis B Facts

Description: Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and has two phases:

  1. Acute Phase
  2. Chronic Phase
  • About two-thirds of individuals with chronic HBV are asymptomatic carriers but can transmit the virus.
  • The remaining one-third develop active hepatitis, a severe liver disease.

Liver Function:
The liver filters toxins, stores energy, aids digestion, and supports immunity. Although the liver can heal itself, HBV-induced inflammation may cause permanent damage, such as:

  • Cirrhosis: Scarring of the liver that impairs its function and may lead to liver failure.
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A liver cancer associated with chronic HBV.

Stats:

  • 15–25% of individuals with chronic HBV die from liver disease.
  • Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection globally.

Exposure:
HBV is a blood-borne virus, transmitted through:

  • Contact with infected blood, semen, or saliva.
  • Sharing needles (drug use or healthcare-related accidents).
  • Mother-to-child transmission during childbirth.
    The virus spreads through broken skin or mucous membranes.

Incubation:

  • 30 to 120 Days

Hepatitis B Symptoms:
Symptoms usually appear 30–180 days after exposure and mimic flu-like conditions, such as:

  • Appetite loss
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Itching
  • Pain over the liver (right side of the abdomen)
  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
  • Dark urine (cola or tea color)
  • Pale stools (grayish or clay-colored)

Hepatitis C Facts

Description: Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The human immune system struggles to eliminate HCV, leading to chronic infection in most cases. Chronic HCV infection can cause severe liver damage or failure over decades.

Stats:

  • 75% of individuals infected with HCV develop chronic hepatitis C.
  • HCV is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease in the U.S.
  • Approximately 4 in 100 infants born to HCV-positive mothers acquire the virus.

Exposure:
HCV is transmitted primarily through:

  • Shared needles (drug use).
  • Mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy.
  • Rarely through sexual intercourse or contact with infected blood.

Incubation:

  • 3 to 6 Months

Hepatitis C Symptoms:

  • About 75% of individuals show no early symptoms.
  • The remaining 25% may experience:
    • Fatigue
    • Decreased appetite
    • Muscle aches
    • Fever

Advanced Symptoms:

  • Blood tests may reveal elevated liver enzymes, indicating damage.
  • Fatigue and nonspecific symptoms become more pronounced over time.

Understanding your risk and getting tested promptly can help protect your health and prevent the spread of these infections.

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