Hepatitis B and HIV which is more dangerous
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This is an automatically translated article. Show The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Huynh Kim Long - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Danang International Hospital People infected with hepatitis B, if not treated promptly, will lead to many dangerous complications such as liver failure, liver cancer, and even death. 1. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a very serious
liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which is life-threatening. This is a type of viral hepatitis that has a great impact on global health, is a leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. 2. How is hepatitis B transmitted? One of the factors that shows the danger of
hepatitis B is the ability to transmit the disease. Hepatitis B virus is extremely infectious, even 50-100 times higher than HIV virus. Anyone can be infected with hepatitis B.  Viêm gan B lây truyền từ mẹ sang con 3. How to prevent hepatitis B?According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the safest and most effective way to prevent hepatitis B virus infection is by timely vaccination with hepatitis B vaccine. Tiêm vắc-xin viêm gan B cho trẻ trong 24 giờ sau sinh sẽ giúp ngăn ngừa lây truyền bệnh từ mẹ sang con In addition, because the transmission route of hepatitis B is through contact with blood and bodily secretions of an infected person, the following precautions should be taken in daily activities: Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and receive 15% off for consultation fee at the first appointment (applied from 17th October to 31th December, 2022). MyVinmec app is also available and convenient for your bookings management and Telehealth service with Vinmec doctors all in one. Source: World Health Organization WHO
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Is hepatitis B the most dangerous?Hepatitis Delta is considered to be the most severe form of hepatitis because of its potential to quickly lead to more serious liver disease than hepatitis B alone. Of the 292 million people living with chronic hepatitis B, approximately 15-20 million are also living with hepatitis D.
Why is hepatitis B more infectious than HIV?This infection is spread much like HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. It is found in the blood, semen, and vaginal secretions of an infected person. Hepatitis B is easier to catch than HIV because it can be 100 times more concentrated in an infected person's blood.
Can hepatitis B cause HIV?You're also more likely to get hepatitis in the future. That's because HIV and the two most serious types of hepatitis can spread the same way, including through sex without a condom or by sharing needles used for drugs. One out of 10 people with HIV are estimated to also have hepatitis B (HBV).
Can hepatitis B and HIV cured?People with HIV co-infection should continue to use drugs active against both HIV and hepatitis B as part of their lifelong HIV treatment. There is currently no treatment that cures a majority of people with hepatitis B.
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