Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that affect the liver and can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child at birth. Hepatitis C is primarily spread through blood-to-blood contact, often through shared needles or unsafe medical practices. Both hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic inflammation of the liver, causing damage over time. Early diagnosis through blood tests is critical for preventing serious complications. Antiviral treatments can help manage the infections and prevent liver damage.

Procedures & Interventions

Antiviral Therapy

For hepatitis B, medications like tenofovir and entecavir can suppress viral replication. For hepatitis C, direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drugs can cure the infection in most patients.

Liver Transplantation

For patients with severe liver damage due to chronic hepatitis B or C, liver transplant may be necessary.

Vaccination for Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B vaccine is an effective preventive measure against the virus and is recommended for all newborns and individuals at high risk.

Regular Monitoring

Regular liver function tests and viral load monitoring are essential for managing hepatitis B and C.

Management of Complications

In cases of cirrhosis or liver cancer, additional treatments like chemotherapy or liver resection may be required.

For hepatitis B, medications like tenofovir and entecavir can suppress viral replication. For hepatitis C, direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drugs can cure the infection in most patients.

For patients with severe liver damage due to chronic hepatitis B or C, liver transplant may be necessary.

The hepatitis B vaccine is an effective preventive measure against the virus and is recommended for all newborns and individuals at high risk.

Regular liver function tests and viral load monitoring are essential for managing hepatitis B and C.

In cases of cirrhosis or liver cancer, additional treatments like chemotherapy or liver resection may be required.

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