Hepatitis B widespread, but controllable. Raise awareness, avoid unhealthy habits, follow medical advice. Live well, manage the disease.
Introduction of this Book
Viral hepatitis is a widespread disease throughout the world, with viral hepatitis B being one of the most common types of this infection. It is a significant cause of hepatic insufficiency (liver failure) and cirrhosis. Resolving the problem of hepatitis requires increasing awareness among all members of society. Preventive measures necessitate attention to transmission routes. Viral hepatitis B is compatible with living, marriage, and family life. Complying with health advice and avoiding smoking, drinking, obesity, and fatty foods are vital. Following medical advice on prevention and treatment helps in controlling the disease. Fortunately, hepatitis B is a manageable disease today.
Seyed Moayed Alavian, MD
Professor of Hepatology, 2015 - Paris
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Structure and Function of the Digestive System
- 06 - Liver’s structure and function
- 08 - Liver’s functions
- 09 - The role of the liver in health
- 10 - The role of the liver in detoxification
- 11 - Protein production
- 13 - Bile production
- Chapter 2: Viral Hepatitis B - From Microscope to Diagnosis
- 16 - Virology
- 16 - Hepatitis B virus
- 17 - Viral indicators
- 18 - Prevalence
- 21 - Routes of transmission
- 26 - In-family transmission
- 29 - Signs and symptoms
- 30 - Diagnosis
- 31 - The role of hepatic enzymes
- 31 - The role of liver biopsy in diagnosis
- 33 - Fibroscan: A modern diagnostic method
- Chapter 3: Hepatitis B Carrier
- 36 - Signs and symptoms in carriers
- 38 - Notes for HBV carriers
- 40 - Treatment of carriers
- 41 - HBV carrier’s prognosis
- 43 - Acute hepatitis
- 43 - Chronic hepatitis
- Chapter 4: Treatment of Hepatitis B
- 48 - Alpha-interferon
- 49 - Usage of alpha-interferon
- 50 - Benefits and effectiveness of alpha-interferon
- 52 - Complications of alpha-interferon
- 53 - Lamivudine
- 55 - Adefovir
- 56 - Entecavir
- 56 - Tenofovir
- 57 - Conclusion
- Chapter 5: Vaccination
- 60 - Target groups for vaccination
- 62 - How to administer the vaccine
- 63 - The vaccine’s effectiveness
- 64 - Adverse effects of the vaccine
- 65 - Q&A
Book Details
- Author: Dr. Seyed Moayed Alavian
- Publisher: Pouyan Kowsar Health Publishing Company; 1st edition (May 11, 2022)
- Publication Date: May 11, 2022
- Print Length: 96 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-622-94614-0-2
- Sponsored by: Salamat Pooyan
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