Hepatitis B and C Sign and Symptom, Cause, Vaccine, treatment, Diet and Immunization Information

Hepatitis B and C types can be short- or long-term. People with type B can recover from their symptoms but may still be infectious. Both are carried in the blood, and the virus may stay alive in dried blood for three months.

What causes hepatitis B and C?

• Blood transfusion
• Sharing needles and drug paraphernalia
• Sharing razors and toothbrushes
• Unprotected sex
• Transmission at birth
• Unsterile piercings and tattoos

Symptoms of hepatitis B and C

• Flu-likeillness
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Darkurine
• Jaundice

Treatment for hepatitis B and C

For most people, treatment of the symptoms will be enough. This will involve rest, lots of fluids and very mild, bland, non-fatty foods. An antiviral drug such as interferon may be necessary, but treatment with this requires specialist medical care.