World Hepatitis Day: Guide To The Disease And Its Treatments
Hepatitis is an infectious disease that affects the proper functioning of the liver and 28th July is observed as ‘World Hepatitis Day,’ people initiate a dialogue every year and spread awareness about the disease globally.
Reports suggest a death toll of 1.34 million yearly due to hepatitis, and the disease infects more than 296 million people from different types of hepatitis virus. This disease is commonly infected by five different viruses that result to be deadly for many. Typically, there are three main types of hepatitis affecting individuals worldwide.
Hepatitis A
Coming in contact with any contaminated food or water can easily cause this type of infectious hepatitis. The most common cause of this disease is eating raw fish or drinking unpurified water. This infection can impact an individual for two to four weeks however, the symptoms may last as long as six months. Treatment of this disease must be started as soon as the disease is detected in the patient to avoid any such complications. Common symptoms of hepatitis include alcoholic faeces, nausea, fatigue, stomach ache, loss of appetite etc.
Hepatitis B
This type of hepatitis infection is spread through different body fluids and blood. Having unsafe sexual contact, using infected needles etc. are the common cause of Hepatitis B. Symptoms include vomiting, tiredness, unusual urine colour etc. This could result in a serious medical condition if not treated on time. Celebrating World Hepatitis Day is essential to spread information and awareness about this disease constantly.
Hepatitis C
Same as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C is also a result of an infection caused by blood or intimate contact. The most common cause of this disease is tattoos, infected drug needles, razors, the same toothbrush, manicures etc. It is one of the most easily spread hepatitis diseases in an individual. This infection is mostly asymptomatic and could cause death if ignored for a longer period.
Apart from these diseases– D and E also affect individuals. However, they are not that deadly and common.
