https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9 Viruses en-us 2020-07-15 15:28:55 UTC 2025-11-23 20:09:46 UTC hello@padlet.com trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655247151 Hepatitis B is mainly managed with antiviral medications. One with this virus can take other measures for their health including avoiding alcohol and preventing the spread to others. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655247151 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655249776 As shown in the picture, the most common age group that develops Hepatitis B is from 25-39. Other factors that contribute to the contraction of the virus include previous liver issues, people that share drugs through needles, and those having sexual intercourse with multiple partners. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655249776 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655254454 Hepatitis B can be spread several different ways. Below are some of the main actions that cause the virus to be transmitted. Contact with an infected person's blood/bodily fluid is essentially how it is spread. This can include sex, birth, the sharing of needles, household items, etc.]]> 2020-07-15 16:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655254454 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655258006 Along with many other viruses, Hepatitis B is preventable by a vaccine. It is typically offered sometime in early childhood and it is a 3-round set of vaccines. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655258006 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655261933 Abdominal pain is another widely known symptom of Hepatitis B. This is because the liver is located in the Right Upper Quadrant of the abdomen, and the virus is essentially the inflammation of the liver. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655261933 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655263168 Jaundice is a common symptom of any decreased liver function. This is when a person with an infected liver starts showing a yellowing of their skin, nails, eyes, etc. Bilirubin is a normal pigment seen in the skin due to liver function, so whenever there is excess of this, a person becomes jaundice. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655263168 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655266448 I chose the disease Hepatitis B to do a presentation on. Hepatitis B is a chronic infection of the liver. It is also easily preventable by a vaccine. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655266448 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655267264 The Hepatitis B Virus, or HBV, is the causative agent of the disease Hepatitis B. This virus belongs to a family of liver-affecting viruses called Hepandaviruses. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655267264 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655271272 I will be sharing some more facts about this virus and its prevalence in the world today. There are roughly 2 billion people in the U.S. that are infected with this disease. Around 300 million are chronically infected meaning it is an ongoing issue. Lastly, about 884,000 people die a year from Hepatitis B and related liver issues. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655271272 trmccord01 https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655275049 A cure for Hepatitis B has not been found yet, however individuals with this virus can take steps in their lives to make them feel better. Whether that is taking medications or trying natural remedies, many adults who are diagnosed with Hep B do recover fully even thought they are not cured. ]]> 2020-07-15 16:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/trmccord01/moqp8fkt6r2z1ob9/wish/655275049