Question 1

what is the scientific name of the microorganism that causes hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

HBV: The virus that causes hepatitis b is called hepatitis b virus.  It is transmitted through maternal to fetal transmission as the principle route, but can be transmitted through sexual exposure.  Vaccination to hbv is effective at eliminating the risk of acquiring hbv infection.

Question 2

can salofalk mesalazine cause hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

No: Hepatitis B is caused by a virus, usually contracted via sexually intercourse with an infected individual or via a contaminated needle when injecting drugs. The Salofalk suppository may cause a number of side effects, but cannot cause hepatitis B

Question 3

i know someone who has hepatitis b from unwise youthful activity. she is monitored by her dr. however, could you tell me whether hep b can be a direct cause of death by itself or is it true that hep b can lead to other conditions that cause death?

Accepted Answer

Both: Both are possible, but with proper medical management, both are uncommon. If you want more information than this, speak with the infected person or, with her approval, her doctor.

Question 4

what causes the hepatitis b and c virus? like mosquitoes causes malaria, what causes hepatitis b and c virus

Accepted Answer

HEP B, C: Hepatitis b and c are blood born viruses. Transmission is through direct contact with blood or secretions  from an individual who carries the active virus . Sex , shared needles, exchange of fluids from other contacts with enough inoculum may cause infection. Malaria is carried by a mosquito who injects it from their bite. They are the vector but don't cause that illness.

Question 5

what could be the cause of chronic hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

Virus at early age: Hep b: common (world-wide) viral infection, commonly obtained at birth from mom who is  chronic carrier (probably got it at birth from her mother). Adult onset (usually blood transmission, less likely sexual): better chance of being only acute, not chronic. "dose" of exposure, genotype, immune response all play a role. Can rx.  Chr inf can lead to more liver problems, incl. Cirrhosis, failure, ca.

Question 6

i was vacinated for hepatitis b 17 years ago when i was 10. do i need to test. if so will my vacination cause a false positive?

Accepted Answer

It can be rechecked : This is something that your physician may decide wants to be checked to see if your immunization took affect

Question 7

can hepatitis b be cured on its own or go away on its own i had a sex partner who didnt know they had it and so i wouldnt know if i have it yet but is it deadly?  cause online it says most people who get it goes away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections usually is cleared by the immune system; a minority develop ongoing infection and only some of these are "deadly". A blood test can tell if you were infected or not. Also, all people are supposed to be vaccinated against HBV, and in the US most people your age (26) were vaccinated. The same blood test can tell if you got the vaccine. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 8

if you have hepatitis b can that cause severe chapped lip?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B: First. Are you sure you have hepatitis b?  Vaccines for this were  given to babies in the United States starting in 1984.

Second: chapped lips would not in any way be a sign of hepatitis b infection.

And third: if you really are infected with hepatitis b didn't you clear it like most do. Or are you on the right treatment for it?

Question 9

does having chronic hepatitis b means death sentence for me?please let me know cause im panicking

Accepted Answer

Don't panic!: No, it does not mean a death sentence!  I will be honest up front - chronic hepatitis B does increase your risk of developing liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver failure and liver cancer.  However, that does not mean you will, and they generally take many, many years to develop.  It is important to follow-up with your physician for regular testing and educate yourself - see http://www.hepb.org!

Question 10

can hepatitis b continue to cause damage even if you've recovered from it and the infection didn't become chronic? is there any way to 100% remove the virus from your body?

Accepted Answer

If...: If you are recovered and do not develop chronic hep B you become immune to it if you have been exposed. There is no further damage the virus can cause under those circumstances.

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