2. Definition
“An inflammatory condition of the liver,
characterized by discomfort, jaundice, and
enlargement of the organ and bacterial,
viral, or immunological in origin; may also
result from use of alcohol and other toxic
drugs.” (Adler Richard 2010)
3. Symptoms
The symptoms are “Jaundice, liver
enlargement, discomfort, fatigue, low-
grade fever, nausea, weight loss.” (Adler
Richard 2010)
4. How you get it
“Bacterial or viral infection, immunological
disorder, abuse of alcohol and other toxic
drugs.” (Adler Richard 2010)
http://www.cksinfo.com/food/beveragesdrinks/alcohol/page2
5. How to prevent it
You can prevent it by condoms and
awareness.
6. How to Treat it
You can treat it by antibiotics,
hospitalization. (Adler Richard 2010)
7. Journal
What do you know about your assigned STD
and about STDs in general?
The STD I was assigned is Hepatitis A & B. I
really don’t know anything about it. STDs are
usually sexually transmitted diseases. Some
diseases are HIV, AIDS, Gonorrhea and Genital
Herpes. Others that are aren’t really know are
yeast infections and crabs.
8. Bibliography
Adler Richard "Hepatitis." Magills Medical Guide.
Ed. Tracy Irons-Georges, 4th rev. ed. 5 vols.
Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, 2008. Salem
Health Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
