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Dangers of Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh. According to The Liver Foundation of Bangladesh, about 7%-10% population have hepatitis B infection. One could get hepatitis B through contact with an infected person's blood, semen or other body fluid. Most people who get hepatitis B virus are affected acutely but in most cases, the virus is cleared off by the body within 6 months. People who have persistence presence of the virus after 6 months are called carrier. Symptoms of hepatitis B may include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, fever, weakness, fatigue, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the whites of eyes and skin). Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent liver damage. So, contact a doctor immediately if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you. There are many safety measures regarding this disease. Here are only five you should not ignore: 1. Do not use someone's personal items like toothbrush, razor, scissors etc. 2. Be cautious about choosing a haircutting saloon (Scissors, razors, blades sterility). 3. Be careful about surgical, dental treatment and accidental injuries (equipments sterility). 4. Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B virus. 5. Never receive unscreened blood.
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