Hepatitis by Katherine Hodapp https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x Virus Project en-us 2021-11-05 16:10:03 UTC 2021-11-09 02:31:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9eb.png General Information khodapp1_1 https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873729332 Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When your liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be negatively affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis.]]> 2021-11-08 01:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873729332 Symptoms khodapp1_1 https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873735653 Some of the symptoms of hepatitis are: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice. Although some of these symptoms can take years to develop they are still signs of hepatitis and can be fatal.]]> 2021-11-08 01:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873735653 Treatment khodapp1_1 https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873737723 Two examples of hepatitis treatments.
Hepatitis A: 
Hep A rarely requires treatment. Chronic HBV can be treated with several oral antivirals. currently, tenofovir or entecavir are the recommended first-line options for initial oral treatment options.
Hepatitis B:
Hepatitis B has a vaccine to prevent liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from a someone infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected.]]> 2021-11-08 01:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873737723 Vaccines khodapp1_1 https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873738832 So far there are only two Hepatitis vaccine and that is for Hep B and Hep A. These vaccines should be administrated before one year of age.]]> 2021-11-08 01:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873738832 Still Around? khodapp1_1 https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873739716 Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis E, Hepatitis D, Autoimmune hepatitis, and Alcoholic hepatitis are all still around and thriving. But, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis A are the most common types of hepatitis.]]> 2021-11-08 01:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/khodapp1_1/opm9amm5t0icx35x/wish/1873739716