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By: Isatou Gumaneh and Bianca Obi

Hepatitis B. By: Isatou Gumaneh and Bianca Obi. Fever Fatigue Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting . Abdominal pain Dark urine Clay-colored bowel movements Joint pain Jaundice (Discoloration). Symptoms of Hepatitis B. Transmission.

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By: Isatou Gumaneh and Bianca Obi

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  1. Hepatitis B By: Isatou Gumaneh and Bianca Obi

  2. Fever Fatigue Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Dark urine Clay-colored bowel movements Joint pain Jaundice (Discoloration) Symptoms of Hepatitis B

  3. Transmission Hepatitis B can be transmitted by the following things: • Sharing items such as razors or toothbrushes with an infected person • Sex with an infected partner • Needle sticks or sharp instrument exposures • Injection drug use that involves sharing needles, syringes, or drug-preparation equipment • Birth to an infected mother • Contact with blood or open sores of an infected person

  4. You cannot get Hepatitis B from: • Being sneezed or coughed on • Hugging • Handshaking • Casual contact (such as an office or social setting) • Breastfeeding • Eating food or drinking water

  5. What causes it? • It is caused by the virus HBV (hepatitis B virus) • Sperm and saliva, which contain small amounts of blood, also carry the virus

  6. This is a picture showing a liver that is infected with Hepatitis B

  7. Rates of people with HBV

  8. Where can it be found? • The U.S is where Hepatitis be is commonly found. • In the United States, hepatitis B is largely a disease of young adults aged 20-50 years old • The disease causes about 5000 deaths each year. Roughly 1.25 million people carry chronic Hepatitis B.

  9. How can it be prevented or treated? • If you have chronic hepatitis B, you should see your health care provider regularly. • Drugs like: interferon, epivir, hepsera, and baraclude can be given to help to restore liver function and get rid of HBV. • There are also vaccinations to help against HBV.

  10. Analysis • The best way to solve this problem is to make sure everyone has the proper shots to take care of it. • People should also get tested before sexual intercourse.

  11. Resources • www.cdc.gov • www.who.org • www.webmd.com • www.emedicinehealth.com • www.images.google.com

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