How do you get viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai

Infectious Disease

Updated on November 10, 2024

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Viral hepatitis is primarily due to infection by certain hepatitis viruses. Different types of viral hepatitis have different modes of transmission and routes of spread, and their outcomes and prognoses also vary. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the digestive tract and the fecal-oral route, typically from consuming food or water contaminated with hepatitis A or E viruses. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood, perinatal transmission, and sexual contact, with infection from casual contact being rare.

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Do you need a blood transfusion for viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis, especially in cases where the condition is particularly severe, bilirubin levels are particularly high, and coagulation function is particularly poor, may require plasma treatment. This involves the administration of plasma and nutritional support as symptomatic supportive therapy. Some patients may also need plasma exchange and artificial liver treatment. The treatment of viral hepatitis should aim to remove the cause of the disease as much as possible while also strengthening liver protection and enzyme reduction therapies. Severe cases may require plasma treatment. Treatment decisions should be based on the actual situation and starting treatment early in the onset of the disease can stabilize most conditions.

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Viral hepatitis is what kind of inflammation?

Viral hepatitis is caused by infection with hepatitis viruses, resulting in liver damage and is somewhat contagious, commonly including types A, B, C, D, and E, totaling five types. In fact, the hepatitis virus itself may not cause liver damage directly, rather it is the immune responses triggered by the infection that lead to immunological damage. Thus, viral hepatitis is essentially an immune-mediated inflammation. Different types of viral hepatitis have different outcomes and prognoses. The transmission routes of viral hepatitis mainly fall into two categories: hepatitis A and E are primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route, while hepatitis B, C, and D are mainly spread through blood and other body fluids. Treatment should be tailored according to the specific circumstances.

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How do you get viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis is primarily due to infection by certain hepatitis viruses. Different types of viral hepatitis have different modes of transmission and routes of spread, and their outcomes and prognoses also vary. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the digestive tract and the fecal-oral route, typically from consuming food or water contaminated with hepatitis A or E viruses. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood, perinatal transmission, and sexual contact, with infection from casual contact being rare.

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Do you need a blood transfusion for viral hepatitis?

The treatment of viral hepatitis generally does not require blood transfusion. The primary treatment methods for viral hepatitis include ensuring plenty of rest, eating smaller and more frequent meals, and paying attention to diet. Additionally, medications that protect the liver, reduce enzyme levels, and alleviate jaundice can be used. For viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis B or C, formal antiviral treatment is also necessary. If liver damage is extremely severe, leading to liver failure and very high bilirubin levels, artificial liver treatment can be administered. Artificial liver treatment is of two types: one is plasma exchange, commonly referred to as a blood transfusion, and the other is protein adsorption; both of these methods are relatively effective.

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How to prevent viral hepatitis

Viral hepatitis can be divided into five types based on the cause: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis A and E are mostly transmitted through the fecal-oral route. Therefore, to prevent Hepatitis A and E, it is essential to protect water sources, pay attention to food hygiene, and personal hygiene, and avoid eating raw seafood and similar foods. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood and bodily fluids. The prevention of Hepatitis C and B primarily involves avoiding unsafe sexual activities with patients with Hepatitis B or C. Hepatitis B can also be prevented through the administration of Hepatitis B vaccine and immune globulin.