Hepititis B
The Facts You Need To Know
What is Hepatitis B?
Modes of Transmission
Signs and Symptoms
-Abdominal Pain
-Dark colored urine (dark yellow, even brown)
-Fever
-Joint Pain
-Loss of Appetite
-Nausea and/or Vomiting
-Weakness and/or fatigue
-Yellow color to skin and/or whites of eyes (Jaundice)
Always go into a doctor if any of these symptoms are combined. Earlier detection leads to easier treatment.
Complications
History of Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Ways to stop the spread of Hepatitis B
Practice good health, and safe practices. Get tested and screened for HBV and other diseases and infections. Use condoms for safer intercourse. Wash your hands frequently, avoid contact with blood and other bodily fluids. If contact is made, wash immediately. Get vaccinated in order to prevent contraction of Hepatitis B.
Know the facts, talk with a healthcare professional, be tested, and get vaccinated.
References
-Facts about Hepatitis B
http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/digestive-diseases-hepatitis-b
-Quick reads for Hepatitis B
http://www.hepb.org/professionals/hepatitis_b_vaccine.htm
-In depth history of Hepb.
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