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you can get infected by using other peoples needle when you do drugs that's why you shouldn't do drugs like my friend who said he is gonna be a hobo when he grows up
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∙ 9y agoHepatitis A is caused by being exposed to contaminated food or drink. There is usually an outbreak when a food service worker does not wash their hands after going to the bathroom.
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∙ 11y agoThere are different types of hepatitis but the majority of cases are contracted through sexual contact with infected individuals and travel to countries with poor sanitation practices.
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What is the top hepatitis c or hepatitis a?
Hepatitis A is usually contracted by contaminated food. Although very contagious it is treatable and curable. Hepatitis C is typically contracted by drug users and sexually. It damages the liver tissue and commonly leads to Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer, but can be managed with treatment.
Does hepatitis A and hepatities B spread from blood to blood contact?
In the past, people have contracted hepatitis C through blood transfusions
Which disease did Pamela Anderson publicly state that she contracted from Tommy Lee?
Hepatitis C
Is hepatitis contracted through parenteral route?
Yes for types B, C, and D.
Which of the following diseases is contracted by the highest number of health care workers each year?
Hepatitis B
What are two blood born diseases that are more commonly contracted as a result of injecting drug use?
Hepatitis and HIV
What should you do if you came in contact with someone who has Hepatitis A?
If you believe you've contracted Hepatitis A and are experiencing the symptoms - fatigue, fever, nausia, abdominal cramps, jaundice, etc. - you should see a doctor immediately. Hepatitis attacks the liver, which causes the yellowing of your eyes and skin.
What is the difference between hepatitis c and hepatitis b?
They all deal witht he same area but they get increasingly dangerous. C being the worst, be in the middle, and A the least harmful. ------------------ Hepatitis A can be contracted through the air and in things such as crawfish and other types of seafood. It is the least harmful of the 3. Hepatitis B can be contracted through sex and other bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. Hepatitis C, although it is unclear, can be spread through blood to blood contact such as sharing needles for illicit drug use. All 3 of these viruses affect the liver and can cause sufficient damage to it. Hepatitis A and B both have vaccines, while Hepatitis C does not.
Can u catch hepatitits c?
Yes, hepatitis C is very contagious. If you think you have contracted the disease, see your dr asap.
Is a inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection and contracted by coming in contact with an infected person's blood or body fluids?
Hepatitis B, C, and D are spread by coming into contact with an infected person's blood. Hepatitis A and E are spread by coming into contact with an infected person's stool.
Did Danny Kaye die of AIDS?
No. Danny Kaye had contracted Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion in February 1983. Hepatitis C and internal bleeding contributed to his death. He never had AIDS. He died on March 3, 1987.
Can agent orange cause hepatitas b?
No, hepatitis b is a virus and can only be contracted through infected material. If you had lymphoma caused by agent orange then you would be more susceptible but, the hepatitis probably wouldn't be your biggest worry at that point.
