PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What is it?
Hepatitis is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
How you get it?
You can get it when you are exposed to the blood of another person that has the virus.
What is the treatment or cure?
Bed rest, abstaining from alcohol, and taking medication to help relieve symptoms. Most people who have hepatitis A and E get well on their own after a few weeks.
Hepatitis B is treated with drugs, such as lamivudine and adefovir dipivoxil. ...
Liver transplant of hepatitis B or C, or D-caused liver failure.
What are the symptoms?
Hepatitis A signs and symptoms, which typically don't appear until you've had the virus for a few weeks, may include:
Fatigue.
Nausea and vomiting.
Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs.
Clay-colored bowel movements.
Loss of appetite.
Low-grade fever.
Where is it found in the world?
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is found all over the world, but is more common in parts of Africa, Asia and Central and South America. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are 1.4 million cases worldwide every year.
