INTRODUCTION Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world and can estimated one third of the Global Population has been infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Therefore it continues to be a major global health problem. (WHO‚ 2009) This infection is highly prevalent to the third world countries which include the Philippines. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. A single virus particle can cause the disease
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Hepatitis B Vaccine It takes only 3 shots to protect yourself and your loved ones against hepatitis B for a lifetime. In 1981‚ the Food and Drug Administration approved the first vaccine for hepatitis B‚ which was plasma-derived (i.e. made from blood products). This vaccine was discontinued in 1990 and is no longer available in the U.S. The currently used hepatitis B vaccines are made synthetically (i.e. they do not contain blood products) and have been available in the U.S. since 1986. You
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HEPATITIS B VIRUS 2 HEPATITIS B VIRUS Hepatitis B is a viral infection that is caused by the hepatitis b virus (HBV). It is a serious inflammatory condition of the liver. There are two types of hepatitis B which are acute and chronic. When a person first becomes infected with the virus it is known as an acute infection. Depending on how the persons body reacts to the virus determines whether or not they exhibit any symptoms
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Pages a) Demographic Profile: a. Name: Mr. R. A. b. Address: Ibaan‚ Batangas c. Age: 44 years old d. Status: Single e. Occupation: Farmer (previously) f. Educational Attainment: High-school graduate g. Chief Complaint: Hematemesis and melena h. Admitting Diagnosis: Hepatitis B infection i. Final Diagnosis: Esophageal varices s/t liver cirrhosis s/t chronic hepatitis B infection j. Date and Time of Admission: 3/3/13 07:00 am
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Hepatitis B vaccine ASSIGNMENT In order to address the general questions posed by the case study‚ you will individually research information on the disease(s) caused by a particular microbe and the vaccine that is used for it. Address the following questions for the microbe and vaccine that you have been assigned: 1. a. Describe the typical symptoms of the disease(s) caused by the agent. Hepatitis B can cause acute (short-term) illness and that can lead to loss of appetite‚ diarrhea
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Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis B is a global health problem‚ it is a liver infection that can cause serious complications and is potentially life threatening arising from the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This paper will provide an overview of hepatitis B‚ including demographic information‚ determinants of health‚ the epidemiological triangle‚ the role of the community health nurse and a national organization that addresses the communicable disease. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by
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Hemophilia B Thesis Statement: To inform the audience about Hemophilia B or Factor IX deficiency. I. Introduction A. Most everyone can recall getting a cut or bumping into something right? Some of you may have even thought when looking at the cut it would never stop bleeding or wondering when the bruise would go away. Well‚ in some peoples’ lives the thought of when the injury will stop bleeding or when the bruise will go away is a daily reality. B. Today I am going to talk about what
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Why should we opt for hepatitis B vaccination? Introduction Hepatitis B is a major global health problem. Hepatitis B is a viral disease which selectively damages liver. It is estimated that over 2 billion people worldwide had been infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and 3-5 % of Indian population is infected with HBV. Chronic HBV infection can progress to cirrhosis (advanced irreversible liver disease) and is a leading cause of Liver cancer. Most patients with chronic HBV infection will not develop
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American Economic Association The Theory of the Firm as Governance Structure: From Choice to Contract Author(s): Oliver E. Williamson Source: The Journal of Economic Perspectives‚ Vol. 16‚ No. 3 (Summer‚ 2002)‚ pp. 171-195 Published by: American Economic Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3216956 Accessed: 21-04-2015 06:39 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms
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Introduction Hepatitis B infection is one of the major and common liver infectious diseases worldwide‚ and caused by a small enveloped DNA virus‚ the hepatitis B virus (HBV). (Tong 2005Int J med Sci) Importantly‚ over 20 million people are infected annually with HBV and there are globally 350-400 million chronic carrier of HBV. (McMahon 2005.) Routes of infection include vertical transmission (through childbirth)‚ early life horizontal transmission (bites‚ lesions‚ and sanitary habits)‚ and adult
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