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- 1. Hepatitis B
- 2. What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a liver infection that can be acute or chronic. Acute: Lasts for less than 6 months Chronic: If it lasts for more than 6 months, it will last for life Hepatitis B is not specifically an STI, it is also carried through blood.
- 3. How it is transmitted By blood Mother to child during birth Tattoos/Piercings/Circumcision Sharing needles Sharing razors/toothbrushes/earrings Unsterile healthcare practices Blood transfusion (in developing countries) By direct contact with biofluids (sexual fluids) Sperm Mucus Saliva Vaginal lubrication Smegma Breast milk Mazi (Pre-cum)
- 4. The Symptoms Feeling fatigued Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Abdominal pain Dark urine Jaundice Joint pain
- 5. Prevention Vaccination: As a person cannot contract Hepatitis B twice, vaccination is the best prevention Practicing safe sex: Use of condoms or abstinence are good measures to prevent Hepatitis B Practicing good hygiene: Hand washing and practicing good personal hygiene can help prevent Hepatitis B Avoiding donating bodily fluids: Hepatitis B is usually transmitted with bodily fluids so avoiding donations can prevent it from spreading.
- 6. Treatment Acute Hepatitis No specific treatment, treatments include: Maintaining comfort and adequate nutritional balance; replacement of fluids lost from vomiting and diarrhea Avoidance of unnecessary medications Chronic Hepatitis Can be treated with medicines, including oral antiviral agents Slow the progression of cirrhosis, reduce the incidence of liver cancer, improve long-term survival Preferred prophylactic treatment of choice is TDF, TAF, or ETV
- 7. Who is at higher risk? People at higher risk: People who have injected drugs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people People who have treatment that can suppress the immune system People with HIV or Hepatitis C Pregnant women
- 8. Fun facts! Hepatitis B only affects humans and chimpanzees 2 billion people have it worldwide Less than 20% of people infected know they have it It is biologically similar to the common cold
- 9. Where is Hepatitis B most common?
- 10. Who is most likely to have Hepatis B in Australia? Who has Hepatitis B in Australia?
Editor's Notes
- These are some common symptoms Feeling Fatigued - Feeling tired and having low energy levels Nausea and vomiting - It occurs in the early stages of infection Loss of appetite - Decreased hunger or loss of appetite for food Abdominal Pain - Is discomfort in the abdomen Dark urine - Dark yellow urine can occur due to the build-up of waste in the blood Jaundice – Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to the liver not able to process bilirubin Joint pain – Joint pain and arthritis can occur especially in chronic cases of Hepatitis B
- Treating Hepatitis B typically involves managing the infection and its symptoms, as there is no cure for the virus. Patients may receive antiviral medications to suppress viral replication, reduce liver inflammation, and slow disease progression. Regular monitoring of liver function and viral load is essential to track the effectiveness of treatment. In some cases, healthcare providers may recommend liver transplantation for severe liver damage. Additionally, adopting a healthy lifestyle, including avoiding alcohol and certain medications that can harm the liver, is crucial for overall liver health. Vaccination for Hepatitis B is also available and highly recommended for prevention in those who have not been exposed to the virus..