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Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the date of May 19 is World Hepatitis Day. Warning this annual increase awareness about the global impact due to hepatitis virus and the importance of prevention of hepatitis-related liver disease, including liver cancer.

Hepatitis means inflammation of the heart and refers to a group of virus infections that affect the heart. Is the most common type of hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C - three different, infectious liver disease caused by virus 3 that is not related. Hepatitis A usually occurs in an "acute" or form a limited time, while hepatitis B and hepatitis C can develop into a lifetime, chronic diseases. In the United States, millions of people are infected with chronic viral hepatitis, many of them do not know they are infected.

How does Hepatitis spread?

Although each person can be exposed to hepatitis A, some people at greater risk such as those who travel to or live in countries where hepatitis A common, have sexual contact with someone who has hepatitis A, or household members or caregivers people infected with hepatitis A.

Hepatitis B is usually spread through blood, semen, or other body fluids from people infected with hepatitis B virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. This can occur through sexual contact with an infected person or sharing needles, injections, or medication-injection equipment. Hepatitis B can also spread from an infected mother to baby at birth. Hepatitis B is not transmitted through breastfeeding, sharing cutlery, cuddle, kiss, hold hands, coughing, or sneezing.

Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from people infected hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Currently, most people become infected with hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before the screening of blood began in 1992, also general hepatitis spread through blood and organ transplants.

Is Hepatitis Virus can be prevented?

Yes, the best way to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B is to get the vaccination.
* All children must be vaccinated hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
* Many adults are at risk for hepatitis A and / or hepatitis B and should also be vaccinated
* There is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C.

How Seriuskah due to Hepatitis Virus?

Over time, about 15% to 25% of people with chronic hepatitis infection developed into serious conditions, including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer.

With early detection, many people can get services and treatment that can limit the development of the disease, prevent death due to cancer and to help decide the distribution of the circle without a note to other people.

If you think you may be exposed to risk of hepatitis virus, immediately consult with a health professional or clinic