2023-07-25 10:46:11
Olga Novikova
2 hours ago
Hepatitis B and C are serious infectious diseases that affect the liver and can cause chronic inflammation. Often, the symptoms of these hepatitises do not appear immediately, and the disease can already become chronic, so it is important to get tested in a timely manner and take precautions.
Doctors emphasize that the main way of transmission of hepatitis B and C is sexual contact. Therefore, it is important to have a permanent partner, and use the means of protection. It will also help prevent the transmission of other infections, including HIV infection. In addition, it is important to observe hygiene rules and not share other people’s personal hygiene items, such as towels, toothbrushes and nail scissors. If there is a person with hepatitis B in the family, these precautions are especially important.
However, there are other ways to get hepatitis B and C. Risks increase with procedures that may compromise the integrity of the skin, such as manicures, pedicures, permanent makeup, and piercings. Doctors recommend contacting only trusted and official places where instruments are used disposable or must be completely sterile.
Hepatitis B is considered more common, and infection can occur through the blood even with very little contact. It can be transmitted through non-sterile syringes by injection, from mother to child, and through sexual contact. Hepatitis C, although less common, is more dangerous. It is often asymptomatic and has been called the “gentle killer” because it can lead to serious consequences, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child through birth trauma.
This disease is most dangerous in a chronic form, which can lead to serious complications. Often the symptoms of chronic viral hepatitis are unmotivated weakness, a feeling of heaviness in the right hypochondrium and subfebrile temperature. However, these symptoms can be non-specific and occur with other diseases, so it is important to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Therefore, following the recommendations of doctors, you can significantly reduce the risk of contracting hepatitis B and C. Vaccination is also an effective means of prevention. It will help protect the body against the hepatitis B virus. However, at the moment there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, so the only way to prevent infection with this virus is to take precautions when coming into contact with blood or other fluids.
Taking care of your own health and timely precautions will help prevent infection with hepatitis B and C. It is important to remember that these diseases can lead to serious consequences, so you should contact your doctor for testing and advice on prevention.
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