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(Z20.5) Contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis
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108 815 in individuals diagnosis contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis confirmed
Diagnosis contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis is diagnosed Women are 8.06% more likely than Men
50 023
Men receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis - what does this mean
Viral hepatitis is caused by contact with and exposure to the hepatitis viruses a, b, c, d, and e. this can occur through contact with contaminated food or water, contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids, or through sexual contact. vaccines are available to prevent hepatitis a and b.
What happens during the disease - contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is caused by contact with and exposure to a virus that infects the liver. the virus is typically transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as through contaminated food or water, or through contact with an infected person. once the virus enters the body, it begins to replicate in the liver cells, causing inflammation and damage to the liver. this can lead to a range of symptoms, including jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, and nausea. in some cases, the virus can cause long-term liver damage, leading to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests (including liver function tests)
- Ultrasound scan
- Liver biopsy
- Imaging tests (such as CT or MRI scans)
- Stool tests
- Urine tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat viral hepatitis
- Diagnose the virus
- Provide education about the virus
- Prescribe medications to reduce symptoms
- Administer immunization against the virus
- Monitor the patient's progress
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of infection
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further treatment
28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with and exposure to viral hepatitis is to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands often with soap and water, avoiding contact with the blood and bodily fluids of others, and avoiding the sharing of needles and other drug paraphernalia. vaccines are also available for some types of viral hepatitis.