Pathogen and transmission Pathogen and transmission: The hepatitis B pathogen belongs to the family of Hepadnaviridae. The structure of the virus particle is of great importance for the diagnosis and for the course of the infection. The hepatitis B virus consists of several antigenically active components. Antigenically active means that the human body recognizes these … Pathogen and transmission | Hepatitis B
Diagnosis In the patient interview (anamnesis), the path-breaking symptoms and causes can be identified or other causes can be excluded. For example, specific questions about previous vaccinations against hepatitis B, previous transfusions or i. v. drug addiction can provide clues. During the physical examination, an acute hepatitis often reveals a painful pressure in the right … Diagnosis | Hepatitis B
Therapy Depending on whether it is an acute or chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus, the treatment options vary. Since an acute hepatitis B infection usually heals very well on its own, there is usually no need for special (antiviral) treatment to kill the virus. In very severe (fulminant) cases of acute hepatitis B … Therapy | Hepatitis B
Vaccination, vaccine and booster To prevent infection with a hepatitis B virus, the permanent vaccination commission (STIKO) recommends multiple active vaccinations against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine consists of a protein substance (HbsAG), which is genetically engineered from brewer’s yeast and enriched with aluminium compounds to improve the active control of the virus by … Vaccination, vaccine and booster | Hepatitis B
Infection Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) usually occurs through blood contact or other body fluids (urine, saliva, tears, semen, breast milk). The hepatitis B virus usually enters the body via very small injuries to the skin and mucous membranes. In the early stages of an infection, a small amount of blood is often … Infection | Hepatitis B
Is there an obligation to register? Hepatitis B must be reported. Accordingly, the health authorities must be notified in case of suspected illness, sickness and death from hepatitis B. The same applies to direct and indirect virus detection if it indicates an acute infection. The report of the affected person to the public health department … Is there an obligation to register? | Hepatitis B
What are the consequences of hepatitis B infection? About 2/3 of hepatitis B infections are symptomatic. One to six months after infection, flu-like symptoms with fatigue, aching limbs, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever occur. A few days later, the typical yellow coloration (icterus) of skin and eyes appears in about 1/3 of cases. This results … What are the consequences of hepatitis B infection? | Hepatitis B
If you have hepatitis B, are you allowed to breastfeed? The literature on this topic is not entirely uniform. In a mother with hepatitis B, there is a significantly increased risk of infection for the child during the birth process, depending on the viral load. Therefore, newborns of mothers who have HBs antigen in their … If you have hepatitis B, are you allowed to breastfeed? | Hepatitis B