Infectious disease doctor Shagmanova Saule Kazhigalievna talks about viral hepatitis.
Viral hepatitis is a global problem worldwide.
Viral hepatitis is a large group of viral diseases that occur with liver damage.
Major routes of hepatitis B, D and C virus transmission
- transfusion of infected blood;
- use of infected medical instruments;
- use of household supplies of a person infected with hepatitis virus (toothbrushes, wipes, razors);
- sexual pathway;
- vertical path (from virus-infected mother to baby in pregnancy, in labour, during breastfeeding).
Given that chronic viral hepatitis is asymptomatic, annual preventive examinations for early detection of viral hepatitis B and C are relevant.
Prevention
- Avoid contact with other people’s body fluids.
- Monitor the use of disposable tools during medical and diagnostic procedures.
- Avoid casual unprotected sex.
- Give up taking drugs.
- Never do piercings and tattoos with non-sterile devices.
- When visiting salons and clinics, pay attention that disposable devices are used only for you and are not transferred to others.
- Give up bad habits.
The most promising means of preventing hepatitis B is vaccination.
