Hepatitis B

Pathogen  : Hepatitis B  virus.

Mode  of Transmission  : Mainly  through  contaminated water.

Incubation Period  : Generally 15-160  days.

Symptoms


(i) Bodyache.
(ii) Loss  of  appetite  and  nausea.
(iii) Eyes  and  skin  become  yellowish,  urine  deep  yellow  in  colour  (due  to  bile
pigments).
(iv) Enlarged  liver.
Prevention  and Cure
(i) Hepatitis B vaccine  is  now  available  in  India.
(ii) Proper  hygeine  is  to be  observed.
(iii) Avoid  taking  fat  rich  substances.

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