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Ebba Hoeger
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∙ 12y agoHepatitis implies injury to the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
A group of viruses known as the hepatitis viruses cause most cases of liver damage worldwide BUT hepatitis can also be due to toxins (notably alcohol), other infections or from autoimmune process.
There are many causes - and different ones too, depending upon the type of hepatitis (A, B or C or others, such as alcoholic hepatitis).
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∙ 8y agoHepatitis C is cause by the Hepatitis C Virus (HVC). It is spread through the sahred use of needles by drung users, by blood transfusions and organ transplants conducted without screening for Hep C, by tatooing with improperly sterilized needles or with contaminated dyes and by sharing personal items such as razors, toothbrushes, and manicuring or pedicuring equipment that may be contaminated. There is disagreement and controversy as to whether it is also spread by sexual activity, but certain practices do seem to put the participants are higher risk for acquiring the virus
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∙ 13y agoRoutes of spread may be Stools, urine and nasopharingeal secretions. modes of transmission can be fecal-oral.The virus enters the body by ingestion, starts multiplying in intestinal epithelium and then through blood it reaches liver.
Type A hep. occurs endemically in all parts of the world.
the older the pt. more chances of this infection.
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∙ 16y agoCommon hepatitis can be caused by an infection or a virus. It is a contagious disease. Hepatitis can be transmitted by fluids and blood.
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∙ 12y agoIts caused by viruses- Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E. Its also caused due to certain drugs, excessive consumption of alcohol, or due to incompatible blood transfusion.
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∙ 12y agoIt is spread by coming into contact with infected blood. Needle substance addicts who share needles are at risk as is anyone else who contacts an infected person's blood.
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∙ 15y agoHepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is spread by eating/drinking food or water that is contaminated with fecal material.
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Can hepatitis C cause Secondary vasculitis?
Hepatitis C can cause Secondary vasculitis
What is the virus causing hepatitis?
The hepatitis virus is actually named that particular virus for which it refers to. For example, the virus for hepatitis B is called the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and the virus for hepatitis C is called hepatitis C virus (HCV), and so on.
Is alcoholic hepatitis the same as hepatitis C?
no alcoholic hepatitis not same as hepatitis c
What conditions cause cirrhosis?
Chronic liver infections, such as hepatitis B and particularly hepatitis C, are commonly linked to cirrhosis.
Can a critical high vancomycin trough cause a false positive for Hepatitis C?
no
What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is the worst and the most dangerous type of hepatitis. Vincent Dublin
What does the word hapetitis means?
do u mean hepatitis?this is irritation of the liver that can cause permanent damage sometimes. hepatitis may be caused by viruses or by medicines or alcohol. Hepatitis comes in various forms eg hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D and hepatitis E...hope that helped Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
Can hepatitis C cause a cocaine positive hair strand result?
taking Pedigron injects for 6 months weekly for cronic hepatitis C tested positive hair strand result for cocaine
What is the Common Name for Hepatitis C Virus?
Hepatitis C is formerly called non A non B hepatitis.
Can hepatitis b become hepatitis c?
no
What is the vector of hepatitis?
Hepatitis A, B or C?
