What is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is an infection that occurs in the liver. When Hepatitis occurs, there is inflammation in the liver, which can even lead to death. Because it increases the risk of cancer. 5 types of viruses cause Hepatitis. Among them, B and C are considered the most deadly. Hepatitis B and C spread through bodily fluids and can also be transmitted through needles and sexual contact. Hepatitis B enters the body and accumulates in the DNA, which is why the body’s immune system cannot detect it, and it remains in the body.Hepatitis is more common in Africa and South Asia
According to the President of the Hepatitis B Foundation, Charlie Cohen, many obstacles are coming in the way of eliminating these diseases. The biggest problems are in Africa and South Asia. She says that we have found a cure for Hepatitis C, but the search for Hepatitis B is still ongoing. Reports say that if this continues, by 2040, there will be more deaths from Hepatitis than from HIV and malaria globally.
Identify Hepatitis from these symptoms
- Jaundice or yellowing of the skin
- Change in the color of urine
- Extreme fatigue
- Vomiting or nausea
- Stomach pain and swelling
- Itching
- Lack of appetite or decreased appetite
- Sudden weight loss