Alex Vidger Mrs. Lerolland English 1 29‚ November 2011 Hepatitis A Do you know the facts about Hepatitis A? It is a very serious disease‚ and the consequences could be deadly. “Minnesota Department of Health” did statistics on the number of deaths from 1999-2010. In 1999 there were one hundred twenty eight deaths. But‚ over the last eleven years we have decreased dramatically in the number of deaths. Just this past year (2010) there were only thirty-eight deaths. With the newly developed antibiotics
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VIRAL HEPATITIS HANDOUT VIRAL HEPATITIS - a systemic‚ viral infection in which necrosis (death of cell) and inflammation of liver cells produce a characteristic cluster of clinical‚ biochemical‚ and cellular changes. At present‚ there are five known types of hepatitis namely hepatitis A (caused by hepatitis A virus or HAV)‚ B (caused by hepatitis B virus HBV)‚ C (caused by hepatitis C virus HCV)‚ D (caused by hepatitis D virus HDV) and E (caused by hepatitis E virus HEV). SYMPTOMS and
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Hepatitis A‚ also known as Hepotaliosis anacodiatrochious‚ has a long history and still has an enormous impact on human populations in the modern world. From the time of ancient Greek‚ the hepatitis A virus was known for causing jaundice. By the 8th century‚ it was recognized that an infectious agent caused icteric disease. Later in history‚ in 1885‚ it was discovered by scientists that hepatitis could spread through blood transfusions. Now‚ as of today‚ it is well known that the virus is mainly
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Viral hepatitis are distinct diseases that affects and injures the liver due to the inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. They are caused by the contamination of food or water‚ the practice of unsafe sex‚ and by the usage of dirty syringes or needles. There are six known types of hepatitis‚ but the three which are most common include A-B-and C‚ as they cause about ninety percent of acute (lasts less than six months) hepatitis cases in Canada. Many people infected by this disease mistake
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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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MicrobiologHy Hepatitis Hepatitis is the inflammation and necrosis of the liver‚ often the result of viral infection. Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease marked by necrosis of hepatocytes and a mononuclear response that swells and disrupts the liver through interfering with the liver’s excretion of bile into the intestine. Hepatitis is caused by infections from viruses‚ bacteria or parasites‚ liver damage from drugs‚ alcohol and overmedication‚ or immune cells in the body attacking the liver
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Acute Hepatitis B GNUR543 St. John Fisher College Mr. Wilson is a 47 year old man being evaluated for complaints of fatigue‚ anorexia and abdominal distention. On examination‚ it is noted that the skin is jaundiced and the liver enlarged. D.W. denies significant alcohol or drug use. He denies any known exposure to hepatitis and has never been vaccinated for hepatitis. He is taking no medication. Laboratory tests reveal the following and a diagnosis of acute hepatitis B is made: 1. Review
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According to the World Health Organization‚ “Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver‚ most commonly caused by a viral infection.” This disease is severely harmful because it attacks and affects the liver. The liver is responsible for producing chemicals to stop blood clots‚ regulating what enters the bloodstream‚ and storing/processing vitamins‚ irons‚ and minerals. Without the proper function of the liver‚ the human body cannot sufficiently operate. Research from the Center of Disease Control
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population carries the hepatitis virus. Viruses reproduce with the help of the host cell‚ they don’t contain ribosomes‚ cytoplasm and membrane-surrounded organelles. Hepatitis is caused by infected blood‚ similar to the HIV virus. There are at least six different hepatitis viruses: A‚ B‚ C‚ D‚ E‚ F. However‚ I am going to focus mainly on the most common types (A‚ B and C). Type C is the riskiest virus. It leads to liver cirrhosis‚ liver cancer and liver failure. On the other hand‚ hepatitis B is most commonly
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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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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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A deadly outbreak of hepatitis A‚ an infectious disease that can affect the liver‚ has hit San Diego‚ Los Angeles County‚ and Santa Cruz. The outbreak began in San Diego and made its way through to Los Angeles County and Santa Cruz. It is reported that 450 people in San Diego‚ 16 people in Los Angeles‚ and 69 people in Santa Cruz have picked up the virus already and numbers are going to continue rising. In San Diego 17 people have died from the outbreak already. Officials say the outbreak may stick
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Food-Borne Illnesses: Hepatitis A January 8‚ 2012 University of Phoenix (Professor’s Name Here) ABSTRACT This research was performed to determine the factors of the food-borne illness Hepatitis‚ specifically the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It explained how HAV can be transmitted most commonly through person-to-person contact and provided examples of outbreaks that have occurred in the United States within the last 20 years. HAV is a preventable
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Hepatitis A Josue Romero Mrs. Algaze Miami Lakes Educational Center Abstract Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It may cause fever‚ malaise‚ anorexia‚ nausea‚ and abdominal discomfort‚ followed within a few days by jaundice the disease ranges in clinical severity from a mild illness lasting 1–2 weeks to a severely disabling disease lasting several months. Good personal hygiene and proper sanitation can help prevent Hepatitis A. Transmission may occur by direct
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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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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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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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Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A. This virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver’s ability to function. Hepatitis A You’re most likely to contract this virus from contaminated foods or water or from close contact of someone else who is already infected. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is primarily found in the feces of an infected person. Symptoms It is spread from infected food workers to
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This research paper is about Hepatitis C (HCV) causes inflammation of the liver and can cause liver damage foremost to cirrhosis. Irregularly‚ liver cancer may grow. First called non-A and non-B hepatitis‚ hepatitis C (HCV) was discovered in the early 1970’s‚ but it was not until 1989 that testing for particular antibodies to the virus initiated. Each year‚ 16‚000 Americans contract hepatitis C‚ which is a more common cause of prolonged liver disease than hepatitis B. roughly guessed the rate as
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Hepatitis C has been referred to as a "Silent Epidemic‚" since it usually progresses slowly over many years. Most people who are infected with hepatitis C are not aware of any noticeable symptoms for as long as one to two decades after they are infected. In fact‚ by the time symptoms appear‚ the virus has probably already begun to damage the liver. If the liver is injured and stops functioning‚ death will always be the outcome (Lieber). Liver failure from chronic hepatitis C is one of the most common
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