A viral hepatitis prevention coordinator vhpc partners with community partners throughout the state to promote awareness, implement hepatitis c virus hcv screening projects, and coordinate training opportunities. Hepatitis b is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv. Cdc states that the corresponding uptodate englishlanguage vis must also be. It ranges in severity from a mild illness, lasting a few weeks acute, to a serious longterm illness chronic that can lead to liver disease or liver cancer.
Acute infection can but usually does not lead to chronic infection. The hepatitis b vaccination is a noninfectious, vaccine prepared from recombinant yeast cultures, rather than human blood or plasma. Protection from hepatitis b cdc august 2018 what is hepatitis b. Chronic hepatitis b virus infection is a longterm illness that. Acute hepatitis c is a newly acquired infection that causes illness within six months or less of exposure to the hepatitis c virus. Hepatitis a fact sheet fact sheets ministry of health. Hepatitis b is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv. Hepatitis b vaccination protection hepatitis b virus hbv is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially lifethreatening disease in humans. Hepatitis b vaccine fact sheet hepatitis b foundation. Our fact sheets are available in an easytoprint pdf format. Statistics estimated 6,700 new infections in 2017 estimated 22,200 new infections in 2017. The virus is most commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and delivery, as well as through contact with blood or other body fluids. Hav can be spread person to person or through contaminated food or beverages. It is preventable with safe and effective vaccines that have been available since 1982.
Hepatitis b fact sheet virginia department of health. Signs and symptoms are less common in children than adults. Hepatitis has many causes, including viruses type of germ, drugs, chemicals and alcohol, and even ones own immune system attacking the liver. The following is from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc hepatitis c website. Hepatitis b fact sheet for health care workers with normal immune status who have demonstrated an antihbs response following vaccination, booster doses of vaccine are not recommended nor is. Fact sheet providing basic facts and statistics on hepatitis b. The hepatitis b virus is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. It ranges in severity from a mild illness, lasting a few weeks acute, to a serious longterm illness. Hepatitis b is the most common serious liver infection in the world. Hepatitis a fact sheet new york state department of health. May 29, 2019 hepatitis a fact sheet hepatitis a is a viral infection of the liver. Hepatitis b can be either acute shortterm or chronic longterm. At this time, there are five viruses known to affect the liver in particular.
Hepatitis b is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis b virus. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections all can cause hepatitis. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. Hepatitis a is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis a. Hepatitis b vaccine can protect against hepatitis b virus, and the serious consequences of hepatitis b infection, including liver cancer, liver damage, and liver. Hepatitis b is a disease of the liver that is caused by hepatitis b virus. Acute hepatitis b infection is a shortterm illness that can lead to fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, clay. In march 2016, the centers for disease control and prevention, the american cancer society, the national cancer institute, and the north american. The pill contains medicines that prevent hiv from making new virus as it. Cdc states that it is acceptable to use outofdate vis translations since there have not been significant content changes in the interim version compared with the previous vis. Hepatitis b virus hbv fact sheet adapted from materials developed by the centers for disease control and prevention postexposure management see tables on pages 48 and 49 trends and statistics number of new infections per year in the u. The younger a person is when infected with hepatitis b virus, the greater his or her chance of developing chronic hepatitis b.
Hepatitis b basic information centers for disease control. Viral infections include hepatitis a hav, hepatitis b hbv, and hepatitis c hcv. It results from infection with the hepatitis b virus. Hepatitis b virus is contained in blood and body fluids.
Chronic hepatitis b infection is a longterm illness that occurs when the hepatitis b virus remains in a persons body. The virus is spread by the faecaloral route, including contaminated food or water or direct contact with an infected person. Hepatitis b is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness. In the united states, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis a, hepatitis b and hepatitis c. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. Risk for chronic infection is related to age at infection. Unlike some forms of hepatitis, hepatitis b is also not. Hepatitis a can cause liver failure and death, although. Hepatitis b patient fact sheets viral hepatitis and liver. The best way to prevent hepatitis b is by getting the hepatitis b vaccine.
Hepatitis b is a contagious liver disease that ranges in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis b is a serious disease that affects the liver. About the hepatitis b foundation 2018 the hepatitis b vaccine. Many people with chronic hepatitis do not show symptoms, but when symptoms do. Most people who get the disease recover from it and can never get it again. Hepatitis a is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis a virus hav which multiplies in the liver and is shed in the feces. Patient education resources hbv division of viral hepatitis cdc. However, about 10% of adults who get hepatitis b will go on to have chronic longterm infection and can pass it on to others be a carrier. The liver is a vital glandular organ presents in the upper right part of the abdomen, it filters and detoxifies the blood.
An effective hepatitis b vaccinehas existed in the united states since 1981. There is no risk of contamination from other bloodborne fact sheet hepatitis b vaccination protection hepatitis b virus hbv is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially lifethreatening disease in. Hepatitis b information division of viral hepatitis cdc. Hepatitis b is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis b.
Also available in hindi hepatitis b and adoption 2017. Hepatitis b patient fact sheets viral hepatitis and. The hepatitis b vaccine is safe and effective and is usually given as 34 shots over a 6month period. Hepatitis c fact sheets viral hepatitis and liver disease. Printable handouts for veterans on hepatitis b and testing for hepatitis b, from the va national viral hepatitis program. Cdc states that the corresponding uptodate englishlanguage vis must also be provided when providing an outofdate translation. Hepatitis b about hepatitis b hepatitis b is a viral disease of the liver that can become chronic and lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. It explains that the disease is common in many parts of the world including africa, describes hbv transmission, the lack of symptoms, how it affects the body, testing and the need for sexual partners to get tested, and the vaccine that prevents hbv. When the liver is inflamed or otherwise damaged, its function can be affected. Shortterm protection against hepatitis a is available from immune globulin. Hepatitis b fact sheet for health care workers with normal immune status who have demonstrated an antihbs response following vaccination, booster doses of vaccine are not recommended nor is periodic antihbs.
An acute case can last a few weeks while a chronic case can last many years. When the liver is inflamed this function can be affected. Hepatitis b centers for disease control and prevention. It can be given before and within 2 weeks after coming in contact with hav. Centers for disease control and prevention hepatitis b vaccine what you need to know 1 why get vaccinated. Hepatitis c fact sheet prevention there is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis c. The hepatitis b vaccine series is a sequence of shots that stimulate a persons natural immune system to protect against hbv. Acute hepatitis b virus infection is a shortterm illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to hbv. Hepatitis a fact sheet visited on 532007 prevention hepatitis a vaccine is the best protection. Pre or postexposure prophylaxis to prevent hbv infection hbvhdv superinfection.
This fact sheet in amharic provides basic information on getting tested for hepatitis b for people from africa and has the english translation on the back page. Hepatitis b is a type of virus that can infect the liver. Although all types of viral hepatitis can cause similar symptoms, they are spread in different ways, have different treatments, and some are more serious than others. The hepatitis b virus is an extremely infectious and potentially deadly virus. It is a contagious liver disease that damages the liver. Hepatitis c is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis c virus. Symptoms of acute hepatitis b usually appear within 90 days of exposure, but a person with chronic hepatitis b can remain symptom free for 20 30 years. Hep b united is a national coalition established by the hepatitis b foundation and the association of asian pacific community health organizations aapcho, to address and eliminate hepatitis b, a serious liver infection that is the leading cause of liver cancer.
It is prevented by immunisation, safe sex and safe injecting. In march 2016, the centers for disease control and prevention, the american cancer society, the national cancer institute, and the. It is caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv, which attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis scarring, liver failure, or liver cancer. Hepatitis a vaccines were recommended in the united states beginning in 1996. Hepatitis a is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis a virus hav.
Who estimates that in 2015, 257 million people were living with chronic hepatitis b infection. Hepatitis b can be transmitted during birth, during sex and through bloodtoblood contact. All children 018 should be vaccinated plus adults in highrisk groups injection drug users, men who have sex with men, sex or household contacts of a chronically infected person, health care and public safety workers, people seeking treatment for a sexually transmitted disease, unvaccinated adults with diabetes mellitus who are aged 19 through 59. For more information on existing initiatives in idaho, please call 208 3345518. The abcs of hepatitis fact sheet hepatitis c this two page table on hepatitis a, b, and c provides an overview of statistics, transmission, risk factors, clinical features, screening, testing and vaccination recommendations. The hepatitis b foundation has created a variety of materials for those seeking more information about hepatitis b. Infants should get their first dose of hepatitis b vaccine at birth and will usually complete the series at 6 months of age sometimes it will take longer than 6 months to complete the series children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not yet gotten the vaccine should also be vaccinated. Hepatitis b vaccine is available for all age groups to prevent hepatitis b virus infection.
All children, young people, and adults at higher risk should be vaccinated. Surveillance for viral hepatitis united states, 2016. This information sheet discusses hepatitis b virus hbv infection for people from africa. Hepatitis b fast facts everything you need to know in 2 minutes or less. When the inflammation is caused by infection with the hepatitis b virus hbv, the disease is called hepatitis b. Over time, chronic hepatitis b can cause serious health problems, such as. Education to reduce risk behaviors among persons with chronic hbv infection. Hepatitis b is a vaccinepreventable liver disease caused by the hepatitis b virus hbv. Responsible for 90% of nona, nonb hepatitis cases following blood transfusion prior to 1989. Preexposure prophylaxis, or prep, is a new hiv prevention method in which people who do not have hiv infection take a pill daily to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Aug 15, 2019 hepatitis b vaccine can prevent hepatitis b. Apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. Chronic hepatitis b virus infection is a longterm illness that occurs when the virus remains in a persons body.
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