Healthcare workers stand a high risk of infection with Hepatitis B virus from accidental needle stick injuries during the care of Hepatitis B virus-infected patients. Hepatitis B virus vaccines give protection from hepatitis D virus infection. Hepatitis B virus infection is the most common in Nigeria, with a prevalence of 8.1 per cent, with Hepatitis C virus at 1.1 per cent. In the USA, Hepatitis C virus is the most common cause of chronic viral hepatitis infection, with a prevalence of 0.93 per cent, with Hepatitis B virus infection at 0.4 per cent. The management of chronic hepatitis such as Hepatitis B, C and D requires regular monitoring of signs of liver disease progression.

Source: Punch August 01, 2020 23:48 UTC