Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hepatitis B virus Hepatitis B virus Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis and is spread through blood and sexual contact. It is seen with increased frequency among intravenous drug users who share needles and among the homosexual population. This photograph is an electronmicroscopic image of hepatitis B virus particles…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hepatitis C Hepatitis C Definition Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. Alternative Names Non-A or non-B hepatitis Causes Hepatitis C infection is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). Persons who may be at risk for hepatitis C are those who: * Received a blood… related searches:pale stool and dark urine | pale stool
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hepatitis virus test or panel Hepatitis virus test or panel Definition Hepatitis virus blood tests detect the presence of antibodies to viruses that cause the disease hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). The tests are specific to Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C viruses. A "panel" of tests can be used to screen blood samples…
Facts of Life
The Facts of Life Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus. The disease is spread in infected bodily fluids. Symptoms of Hepatitis B * Jaundice * Fatigue * Flu-like symptoms - fever, nausea, loss of appetite * Abdominal pain Prevent Hepatitis B * Get vaccinated (if you have not already…
Research
…and prevention, Hepatitis B and C testing, Hepatitis B vaccination and linkage to substance abuse treatment. Funding through the Open Society Foundation and the American Federation for AIDS Research allows the prescription of clean needles to prevent further spread of HIV and Hepatitis. * Susan Cu-Uvin… related searches:josiah rich | michael stein | substance abuse
Enciclopedia Ilustrada de Salud - Hepatitis inducida por medicamentos Hepatitis inducida por medicamentos Definición Es la inflamación del hígado causada por el consumo de medicamentos. Nombres alternativos Hepatitis tóxica Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo El hígado es un órgano complejo y la forma como éste descompone las drogas difiere de persona…
Hepatitis C
The Ultimate Gift A newsletter from the transplant team at Rhode Island Hospital February 2005 Hepatitis C in Renal Transplantation by Angelito Yango, Jr., MD Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is highly prevalent among patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) affecting as much as 10-20% of patients on hemodialysis… related searches:liver disease
Central America
…Encephalitis * Hepatitis A * Hepatitis B * Malaria * Meningitis * Typhoid * Yellow Fever Recommended Vaccinations The following vaccines and medications may be recommended prior to visiting countries in South America: * Anti-malarial drugs * Encephalitis vaccine * Hepatitis A vaccine * Hepatitis B vaccine…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Definition The term "hepatitis" refers to syndromes or diseases causing liver inflammation, including inflammation due to viruses and chronic alcohol abuse. Viruses causing hepatitis include Hepatitis A, B, C, E, and the delta factor. Each virus causes a distinct syndrome, though they share… related searches:vomiting and dark urine
