Similarities and Differences between Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
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This document discusses the similarities and differences between Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. It covers the causes, spread, chronic infection, and symptoms of these viral infections. The document also provides information on other related diseases and includes references for further reading.
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Healthcare2 Question 1 Similarities Both strains of hepatitis are a result of a virus that causes liver inflammation. Both have similar signs namely jaundice, loss of appetite, fever, nausea, coloured urine, and diarrhoea. Differences Hepatitis BHepatitis C CausesCaused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) SpreadFound in some body fluids and flood. It is spread when the fluid or infected blood enters a healthy person’s body who is not immune. Also spread through unprotected sex with infected individual. The virus is found in some body fluids and is the blood. The diseases is spread when the fluid or infected blood enters a healthy person’s body. It is spread through needle sharing or exposure to sharp objects while at work. It is can also be spread from the mother with HCV to an infant during delivery. Chronic infectionChronic infection accounts for 90% of children infected during delivery, 30% of children infected between 1- 5 years old. 25% with chronic infection advance to chronic liver illness Chronic infection takes place in 75%-85% of those freshly infected whereas 70% with chronic infection advance to chronic liver illness SymptomsApproximately 90 days incubation period Approximately 45 days incubation period (CDC, 2018). Question 2 i.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ii.Hepatitis B virus (HBV) iii.Hepatitis C virus (HCV) (CDC, 2010) Question 3 i.Sand fly fever ii.CCHF iii.Q fever
Healthcare4 References Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2010).The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Stop Sticks Campaign. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/stopsticks/bloodborne.html Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2018).Hepatitis A Questions and Answers for the Public.Retrieved from:https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/afaq.htm Hotez, P. J., Savioli, L., & Fenwick, A. (2012). Neglected tropical diseases of the Middle East and North Africa: review of their prevalence, distribution, and opportunities for control.PLoS neglected tropical diseases,6(2), e1475. Khormi, H. M., & Kumar, L. (2013). Using geographic information system and remote sensing to study common mosquito-borne diseases in Saudi Arabia: A review.Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment,11(2), 14-17.