HEPATITIS B – Discuss Dentistry https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/hepatitis-b/feed/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:16:47 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.12 en-US https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/hepatitis-b/#post-17090 <![CDATA[Re: HEPATITIS B]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/hepatitis-b/#post-17090 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:56:39 +0000 Drsumitra Treatment
Acute hepatitis needs no treatment other than careful monitoring of liver and other body functions with blood tests. You should get plenty of bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy foods.

In the rare case that you develop liver failure, you may need a liver transplant. A liver transplant is the only cure in some cases of liver failure.

Some patients with chronic hepatitis may be treated with antiviral medications or a medication called peginterferon. These medications can decrease or remove hepatitis B from the blood and reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Liver transplantation is used to treat severe, chronic hepatitis B liver disease.

Patients with chronic hepatitis should avoid alcohol and should always check with their doctor or nurse before taking any over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements. This even includes medications such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen.

        

]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/hepatitis-b/#post-17092 <![CDATA[Re: HEPATITIS B]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/hepatitis-b/#post-17092 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:58:01 +0000 sushantpatel_doc Prevention
All children should receive their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, and complete the series of three shots by age 6 months. Children younger than age 19 who have not been vaccinated should receive "catch-up" doses.

People who are at high risk, including health care workers and those who live with someone who has hepatitis B should get the hepatitis B vaccine.

Infants born to mothers who either currently have acute hepatitis B, or who have had the infection should receive a special vaccination that includes hepatitis B immune globulin and a hepatitis B immunization within 12 hours of birth.

Screening of all donated blood has reduced the chance of getting hepatitis B from a blood transfusion. Mandatory reporting of the disease allows state health care workers to track people who have been exposed to the virus. The vaccine is given to those who have not yet developed the disease.

The hepatitis B vaccine or a hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) shot may help prevent hepatitis B infection if it is given within 24 hours of exposure.

Lifestyle measures for preventing transmission of hepatitis B:

•Avoid sharing personal items, such as razors or toothbrushes.

•Do not share drug needles or other drug equipment (such as straws for snorting drugs).

•Clean blood spills with a solution containing 1 part household bleach to 10 parts water.

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