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Where can I get more detailed information on how to live with hepatitis B? Who is most at risk of getting hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is common worldwide. In regions where hepatitis B is most common such as countries in Asia and Africa, at least one in five people may be infected with this virus. You have a high risk of contracting hepatitis B if you: have unprotected sex with an infected person;
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Hepatitis Risk for East Asians in New York Because Hepatitis B is endemic in many Asian countries, growth in the number of Asian immigrants in New York and across the country has made the disease a broad, expensive, emerging health problem. In the 2000 census, there were 800,000 Asians in the city, with roughly half from China. Hepatitis B, like hepatitis C, is generally contracted through the blood, and is not transmitted through casual contact with infected people. Hepatitis A, which is caused by a different virus, can be transmitted through food, but hepatitis B cannot, with very rare exceptions.
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- Hepatitis C Statistics. SHARE. RATE★★★★★. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common bloodborne infection in the US. An estimated 4.1 million people in the US are infected with HCV (1.6% of the population), of whom 3.2 million have chronic infection.1,2 HCV infection can be asymptomatic, so it is possible to have HCV and not know it.
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Common Infectious Diseases Worldwide Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C is a less common, and less severe, form of hepatitis. An estimated 170 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV); 3–4 million more are infected every year. The majority of HCV cases are asymptomatic, even in people who develop chronic infection.epatitis B: Approximately 2 billion people are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), making it the most common infectious disease in the world today. Over 350 million of those infected never rid themselves of the infection.
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- Hepatitis C (HCV) - In the United States, the most common Blood-borne infection and a major cause of liver damage. HCV is spread primarily through contact with infected Blood. It is responsible for 8,000 to 10,000 deaths in the United States annually. Many people have the disease for years before it is detected.
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Overview Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is increasingly common around the world, especially in Western nations. In the United States, it is the most common form of chronic liver disease, affecting an estimated 80 to 100 million people.
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HCV Epidemiology in the United States In the United States, approximately 70% of chronic HCV infections are caused by hepatitis C genotype 1, 15 to 20% by genotype 2, 10 to 12% genotype 3, 1% genotype 4, and less than 1% genotype 5 or 6. Among the genotype 1 infections, approximately 55% are genotype 1a and 35% 1b.
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Hepatitis B is the worldâs most common liver infection THE VIRUS. Hepatitis B is the world’s most common liver infection. Hep B is a serious and potentially deadly liver infection. It is caused by becoming infected with the hep B virus (HBV). It can cause serious liver problems like inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. In the U.S., chronic (long-term) hep B affects many people.
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Hepatitis A Hepatitis A, caused by the hepatitis A virus, is the most common type of viral hepatitis. It occurs in the UK, but is more common in countries where sanitation and sewage disposal are poor. Around 350 cases are reported each year in England, with most cases occurring in people who have travelled abroad.epatitis A, caused by the hepatitis A virus, is the most common type of viral hepatitis. It occurs in the UK, but is more common in countries where sanitation and sewage disposal are poor. Around 350 cases are reported each year in England, with most cases occurring in people who have travelled abroad.
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- Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A outbreaks occur throughout the world and sometimes in countries with a low risk for hepatitis A (including the US). You can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in New Zealand, so talk to your doctor to see if the hepatitis A vaccine is right for you. Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. 2  Call New Zealand’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you. 3  Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays.
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- Compared to the 0.3 percent of the general population who are infected, 15 percent of Asians incubate the disease. This makes Asian Americans the population at highest risk for acquiring the virus. Lok said the reason for this high rate is that many Asian Americans are born with hepatitis B. Other ethnic groups usually contract the virus when they are adults and engage in sexual activity, she added. For these groups, the infection is only acute, lasting less than six months.
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What is hepatitis? Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mostly transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. HEV is a common cause of hepatitis outbreaks in developing parts of the world and is increasingly recognized as an important cause of disease in developed countries.Safe and effective vaccines to prevent HEV infection have been developed but are not widely available.epatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis.
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- 1 Although hepatitis A and B can be prevented by vaccine, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C. In Canada, hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver transplants. 2  Obesity The leading cause of liver disease in Canada is fatty liver disease linked to obesity. Caused by viruses that attack the liver, viral hepatitis comes in many forms. 2  The most common forms world-wide are hepatitis A, B and C. 3  Although hepatitis A and B can be prevented by vaccine, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C. In Canada, hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver transplants.
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Background HCC is now the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with over 500,000 people affected. The incidence of HCC is highest in Asia and Africa, where the endemic high prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C strongly predisposes to the development of chronic liver disease and subsequent development of HCC.
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Viral Hepatitis In the United States, viral hepatitis is most commonly caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV).These 3 viruses can all result in acute disease with symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, malaise, and jaundice. Additionally, HBV and HCV can lead to chronic infection.n the United States, viral hepatitis is most commonly caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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- This condition is most often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common causes of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). HBV and HCV are common among people who are at risk for, or living with, HIV.
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- 1 Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common viral forms of hepatitis and are the primary focus of this report. 2  Hepatitis D and E are less common hepatitis viruses. 3  Hepatitis D is a serious form of hepatitis that can be chronic. 4  It is associated with hepatitis B because the D virus relies on the B virus to replicate. Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common viral forms of hepatitis and are the primary focus of this report. 2  Hepatitis D and E are less common hepatitis viruses. 3  Hepatitis D is a serious form of hepatitis that can be chronic. 4  It is associated with hepatitis B because the D virus relies on the B virus to replicate.
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Common Infectious Diseases Worldwide Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Spread primarily by the fecal-oral route or by ingestion of contaminated water or food, the number of annual infections worldwide is estimated at 1.4 million. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, jaundice, and dark urine.epatitis B: Approximately 2 billion people are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), making it the most common infectious disease in the world today. Over 350 million of those infected never rid themselves of the infection.
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Emerging Infectious Diseases 1 only occurs in the New World, so HPS is not seen outside North and South America. Hantaviruses in Europe and Asia frequently cause kidney disease, called nephropathica epidemica in Europe, and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Asia. Occupational Infections. Documented laboratory-acquired infections have occurred in individuals working
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Additional Tests You Might Need In the United States, genotypes 1, 2, and 3 are common: 1  Genotype 1: Most Americans (nearly 75%) with Hepatitis C have this type. 2  Genotype 2: About 10% of Americans with Hepatitis C have this type. 3  Genotype 3: About 6% of Americans with Hepatitis C have this type.
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What is hepatitis? The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis.epatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis.
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Hepatitis A The risk of hepatitis A exists even for travellers going for short periods of time to urban areas, staying in luxury hotels and who follow good hygiene and water and food precautions. The hepatitis A virus is found in the stool (feces) of an infected person.
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A Look at Each Vaccine: Hepatitis A Vaccine The hepatitis A vaccine should be given to the following groups of people: 1  Travelers to countries that have a high incidence of hepatitis A infections such as Asia, Central America, South America, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, Southern Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. All children living in the United States are recommended to get the hepatitis A vaccine. 2  All household contacts of international adoptees. 3  Those traveling to get the child should be immunized at least two weeks before departure. 4  Anyone who wants to avoid infection with hepatitis A.
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Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis A virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.epatitis A also can be spread through contaminated food or water. This most often occurs in countries where Hepatitis A is common, especially if personal hygiene or sanitary conditions are poor. Contamination of food can happen at any point: growing, harvesting, processing, handling, and even after cooking.
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Ask the Experts Hepatitis A. 1  All children at age 1. 2  Travelers to regions where Hepatitis A is common. 3  Family and caregivers of recent adoptees from countries where Hepatitis A is common. 4  Men who have sex with men. 5  Users of certain recreation drugs, whether injected or not.
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Viral Hepatitis In the United States, viral hepatitis is most commonly caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). These 3 viruses can all result in acute disease with symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, malaise, and jaundice. Additionally, HBV and HCV can lead to chronic infection.ther hepatotropic viruses known to cause hepatitis include hepatitis D virus (HDV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV). However, the term hepatotropic is itself a misnomer. Infections with hepatitis viruses, especially HBV and HBC, have been associated with a wide variety of extrahepatic manifestations.