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Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. As this eMedTV page explains, acute hepatitis B usually does not require treatment; chronic hepatitis B is usually treated with medications such as alpha interferon.
Getting the hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent the disease. This eMedTV Web page explains who should and shouldn't get the hepatitis B vaccine, as well as the typical vaccination schedule for adults and children.
The hepatitis B virus is 100 times more contagious than HIV. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides additional information about the hepatitis B virus, including how it is spread and its possible symptoms and complications.
Hepatitis C is a form of liver inflammation caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. This eMedTV article explains how the virus is spread, the possible symptoms of hepatitis C, how it's diagnosed, and the current treatments for this disease.
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by a virus, which can be spread through contact with infected blood. This eMedTV page describes how hepatitis C is transmitted and discusses treatment options as well as ways to prevent infection.
Hepatitis C Combination Therapy
When describing peginterferon and ribavirin therapy, the word "compliance" means a person is consistently taking the drugs as prescribed. This eMedTV website explains why good compliance is critical to destroying the hepatitis C virus.
As this eMedTV resource explains, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a single-stranded RNA virus that travels through a person's blood. The HCV then enters liver cells and uses them to make more of the hepatitis C virus.
Hepatitis D is a disease of the liver that can cause joint pain, dark urine, nausea, and other symptoms. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this disease (which is caused by the hepatitis D virus), noting how it's spread and how it can be treated.
Hepatitis E, a liver disease most often seen in young-to-middle-aged adults, can cause diarrhea and nausea. This eMedTV page lists other possible hepatitis E symptoms (like fatigue), and also covers hepatitis E diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Herceptin is a prescription medication approved for treating specific kinds of breast cancer. This part of the eMedTV site offers an in-depth look at Herceptin, including how it works, when it is used, dosing information, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV article explains, herpes encephalitis is a rapidly progressing disease and the single most important cause of fatal sporadic encephalitis in the United States. This page on eMedTV site provides an overview of herpes encephalitis.
Herpes zoster is a condition that is characterized by symptoms such as a rash and pain. As this page from the eMedTV archives explains, it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This page offers an in-depth look at herpes zoster.
Herpes zoster oticus is a common complication of shingles. As this eMedTV article explains, it may result in hearing loss and facial paralysis. This segment offers an in-depth look at the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of herpes zoster oticus.
Until recently, Hib disease was a cause of serious (often deadly) infections in children under age five. This eMedTV resource tells you what you need to know about Hib, including information on its symptoms, transmission, and prevention.