ON HEPATITIS. 

Hepatitis is simply inflammation of the liver, the symptoms and long term consequences are not that 'simple', though.  

The liver can get inflamed by a number of factors ; viral infection, drugs, toxins. 

Hepatitis A, B, C are all caused by viruses.

Hep A, is transmitted through consumption of infected food and water. 

Hep B, C are transmitted through contact with infected blood and body fluids

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It is needful to wash our hands with soap/ash and water before touching foods, after using the convenience, after diaper change, immediately we return home. Furthermore, it is imperative to properly wash fruits and vegetables before eating, to avoid eating raw sea foods, to get vaccinated with Hep A,B vaccines if we are to travel to a foreign country, are to get a body piercing. There is need for protected sexual relations, use of personal manicure/pedicure set or any sharp such sharp object, screen blood for Hep virus before transmission, ,hold toilet flush handle with tissue same for toilet door handle in public restrooms. 

Regular screening for Hep virus is advised as the symptoms seem to be overlooked or mistaken for something else.

Symptoms include; fatigue, loss of appetite, stomach pains, vomit, jaundice(yellow appearance of eyes and skin, as a result of build up of unmetabolised bile).

Today, World Hepatitis Day, presents another opportunity to get tested, adviced,, treated. 

Know your hepatitis status today.

Do Live Responsibly. 

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