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Hepatitis B

Table of ContentsOverviewKey factsSymptoms & DiagnosisCausesPreventionTreatmentsConclusion Overview Hepatitis B is a severe liver disease spread by the hepatitis virus. The hepatitis virus mainly attacks the liver, causing inflammation. Hepatitis B, also called HBV and Hep B, can cause cirrhosis (hardening or scarring), liver cancer, and even death. There are two types of…
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Hepatitis B: Causes, Symptoms, And How To Protect Yourself

Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus or HBV, leading to liver disease. It is spread through sexual intercourse but can be prevented by using condoms during sex or by getting the hepatitis B vaccine. This disease can be severe, and there is no known cure, but the good news is that it is very easy to prevent. Symptoms Most infected people never feel sick. However, some newly…
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Federal Government Regrets Poor Hepatitis Healthcare In Nigeria

The federal government has expressed regret over the absence of healthcare apparatus to sensitise the public against hepatitis spread and curb the virus, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, made this known at the marking of the 2022 World Hepatitis Day (WHD) in Abuja. The WHD is commemorated every July 28 to bring the world under one umbrella and…
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What You Need To Know About Hepatitis B

How much do you know about Hepatitis B? You may know it to be an STI, but do you know there are other ways it can be passed on? Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. The infection causes the liver to become inflamed and reddened. It is caused by a virus called the Hepatitis B virus. It is famous for being one of the significant STDs one can contract from having unprotected sex. But that is…
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Myths And Facts About Hepatitis B

People say many things about Hepatitis B, some true, some untrue. The question now is, is what you know about Hepatitis B true? Let’s find out as we debunk some myths and discuss facts about Hepatitis B Hepatitis B causes the liver to get inflamed, and it is caused by a virus called the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is one of the various strains of Hepatitis which ranges from A to E and can be…
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