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Chronic active hepatitis

Alternative names:

chronic aggressive hepatitis

Prevention:

Chronic active hepatitis may follow an infection with hepatitis B virus or hepatitis non-A, non-B virus (hepatitis C).

The following measures can help prevent chronic hepatitis of viral causes:

  • Wash hands thoroughly or clean up extensively after using the restroom if there us any contact with an affected person's blood, feces, or body fluids.
  • Hepatitis B vaccine is available for people in high-risk groups.
  • Avoid contact with blood or blood products.
  • Avoid sexual contact with a person infected with hepatitis B.

Also, blood banks screen blood donors for the virus.

Updated Date: 02/09/00

Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial

 




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