Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver
caused by a virus, bacteria, autoimmune diseases, toxins and so forth. Viral
hepatitis is called as a cause of this deseases. There are many kind of
hepatitis deseases. One of them is hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is very dangerous.
Hepatitis B is a contagious disease are classified as dangerous in the world.
The disease is caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) that attacks the liver and
cause acute or chronic inflammation of the liver. At this time, it is estimated
that in the world there are approximately 300 million people with Hepatitis B
Surface Antigen (HBsAg - carrier), and of these about 220 million people and
this means that nearly 78% lived in Asia. HBsAg prevalence data vary widely in
Indonesia, this is understandable considering that Indonesia has a very wide
area.
With the prevalence of HbsAg, 3 - 20%, Indonesia
are classified into groups endemic areas with moderate to high, and the
countries that are very encouraged by WHO to immediately implement preventive
efforts against hepatitis B. As with hepatitis C, both diseases can become
chronic and eventually liver cancer. The process of transmission of Hepatitis B
is through the exchange of body fluids or contact with blood from a person
infected with Hepatitis B.
dr Fardah Akil, on a health seminar some time ago
in the hall of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Makassar City, explained, an
estimated 350 to 450 people suffering from chronic hepatitis B. "Hepatitis
B is infectious from 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV. Virus is found
in body fluids of an infected person, such as in the blood, sweat, tears, and
breast milk, and semen," said Fardah Akil. Although it is very dangerous,
early education is very necessary and important for common people in order to
overcome hepatitis B. Knowing early on dangerous diseases like hepatitis can
keep people protected from hepatitis.
Red Cross Blood Unit Director Makassar, dr Mardiani
explained, hepatitis B not only pose a danger to the sufferer, but also to
their families and communities. According Mardiani, the need for fuse for the
community and will donate blood. "One way a person is exposed to hepatitis
through blood, so blood be donated must be selected before transfusion,"
said Mardiani. In the course of hepatitis B virus infection, liver and blood is
the highest of a concentration of hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B can affect anyone, but usually for
those who are productive will be more at risk of developing this disease.
Keywords : Knowing Hepatitis B Deseases, Blood and Hepatitis,
Hepatitis Overcome
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