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Hepatitis B, caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), is a fatal liver disease. There are vaccines available in the market that are effective against the disease. However, due to its impact on the quality of life, preventing this disease is our best bet.
Hepatitis is transferred from mother to child or even horizontally transmitted from one infected child to another during the first five years of age. Needle-stick injury, tattooing, body piercing, and exposure to blood or other body fluids are a few different causes that transmit the virus.
The best way to prevent the virus from transmitting is by getting the child vaccinated within 24 hours of birth, followed by 2 or 3 doses of the vaccine every four weeks. The vaccines protect children for a minimum of 20 years of life. WHO prescribes no specific booster shots after the three doses.
WHO also recommends childhood dosages that use antiviral prophylaxis to prevent the virus from transmitting to the child from the mother.
Not getting vaccinated against the hepatitis A virus is the most significant risk factor for contracting the virus. Another risk factor is staying in an area with an infected populace.
There has been no specific Jaundice treatment or Liver Treatment to treat hepatitis B yet. It becomes vital to replenish body fluids and maintain balance in the nutrients needed for the body. Once diagnosed, it is advisable to avoid paracetamol or acetaminophen to prevent further complications.
Chronic hepatitis B treatment involves oral medicines, including antiviral agents. These medications can slow down the progress of cirrhosis, reduce the probability of liver cancer and reduce the chances of fatality.
WHO recommends using an oral treatment involving highly potent drugs to suppress the HBV virus. But, once you begin the treatment, you must continue it for the rest of your life.
