Hepatitis A
Usually self-limited illness.
Symptoms- nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice.
Incubation period- 15 to 50 days Continue reading Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis C
The hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus: the most common modes of infection are through exposure to small quantities of blood. This may happen through injection drug use, unsafe injection practices, unsafe health care, transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products, and sexual practices that lead to exposure to blood. Readmore… Continue reading Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Cover image: This transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) particles (orange). The round virions, which measure 42nm in diameter, are known as Dane particles. Introduction HBV is a DNA virus, belonging to the … Continue reading Hepatitis B
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