Hygiene can help deal with it

Chennai: Viral hepatitis is a leading cause of death in the world with more than 90% of this burden due to sequelae of hepatic infections with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Maintaining adequate hygienic and hygienic conditions can help fight enteric pathogens such as HAV and HEV, according to Medicos, during World Hepatitis Week from 23 to 28 July.

Some hepatitis can be triggered by certain infections. , alcohol or other factors related to the immune system, the chronic disease may be due to the hepatitis A / B / C / D & E virus. The main symptoms of the hepatitis A / B / C / D & E. Hepatitis include fatigue, anorexia, abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine and pale clay-colored stools.

"HAV is mainly transmitted via FECO-ORAL because of poor sanitation, whereas HBV can be transmitted when a person has unprotected bad with an infected person, shares a needle with an infected person. Sharing personal items, such as a toothbrush or razor, with an infected person can also transmit the disease, while an infected mother can pbad the virus to her infant during badfeeding. said Dr. Illavrasi, a medical gastroenterologist from Multi-Specialty Mehta's. Hospitals

HCV viral levels can be reduced to undetectable levels by a combination of interferon and antiviral drugs. Type D Hepatitis can spread only in the presence of the hepatitis B virus. HDV causes hepatitis type D and has no existence independent and can survive and replicate as long as HBV infection persists in the host 's body. HEV produces symptoms similar to those of hepatitis A, transmitted enterally and is more common in India

Doctors insist on a multidimensional approach of active screening, adequate treatment, universal vaccination against HBV and educational tips to reduce the burden of liver disease. Infection with HBV and HCV in India. "The incidence rate has dropped in countries where the vaccine is available, and this vaccine is 95% effective against infection," says Dr. Yamini Chitra, a hepatobiliary surgeon.

Treated patients can avoid the complication of chronic hepatitis such as cirrhosis, inflammation and liver failure Awareness and screening are the first step towards eradicating this infection.