Hepatitis A is a highly contagious infection that affects the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe, lifelong illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are approximately 3,000 reported cases of hepatitis A each year in the United States. Should I Be Worried About Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a serious virus that can cause liver damage, and the symptoms can be severe. While there are very ... [Read More]
Hepatitis B Treatment Central TX
Treatments for Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious but vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is commonly transmitted through unprotected sexual contact or sharing of needles. Symptoms of hepatitis B include abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and unexplained fatigue. The incubation period for hepatitis B is between 60 and 150 days, and many patients with the disease do not feel any of the symptoms unless it progresses. If ... [Read More]