World Hepatitis Day: July 28th

Jul 30, 2011

July 28 is celebrated as world hepatitis day. Millions of people across the world are suffering from this disease and is counted as one of the most deadly disease.

It is caused by a virus called hepatitis virus. In this disease the inflammation of liver takes place. The liver also contains inflammatory cells. There are many types of hepatitis found all over the world, which includes hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are more common and causes death. According to a recent survey, about 3% of the whole world population is affected by hepatitis B and about 1.5% of world population is affected by hepatitis C.

Drugs and other such products may also enhance the chance of hepatitis infection. It is also a widely spreading disease and can be transmitted by coming in blood contact with the infected person, by needles used by the patient, drug abuses, heamodialysis.

The proper treatment should be provided to the patient. Many vaccines are available in the market for hepatitis A and hepatitis B but treatment of hepatitis C is still a problem. Vaccines are provided to children right after their birth which proves to be major prevention.