Gastrointestinal Health topics
Hepatitis A, B and C
Find out all about the hepatitis A, B and C viruses and how they affect your health.
Chronic hepatitis B infection - reduce your viral load
Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood can halt the progression of liver disease.
Hepatitis A, B and C: an overview
Compare the differences among hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C with this table.
Hepatitis A: information for travellers
Hepatitis A, a viral infection, is a common cause of liver inflammation worldwide. Find out about the symptoms, treatment and preventing this disease.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious illness but it can be prevented by vaccination.
Hepatitis B vaccine
Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing the spread of hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B: information for travellers
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, causing anorexia, nausea, joint pain and jaundice in the acute (initial) phase.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver, which may show up as an acute flu-like illness with fever and nausea.
Hepatitis C and sexual transmission
Hepatitis C is not classified as an STI, although it may be contracted through blood-to-blood contact in sexual contact, although this is believed to be rare.
Hepatitis C and staying healthy
Useful advice for people with hepatitis C on staying healthy and diet including alcohol.
Hepatitis C antibodies and antibody testing
Hep C antibody tests are used to see if a person has ever developed hep c antibodies - whether they have ever been infected with hepatitis C at any point.
Hepatitis C infection
Around three-quarters of people infected with hepatitis C virus develop chronic (ongoing) infection, but antiviral treatments now have a 50 to 80 per cent cure rate.
Hepatitis C: an Australian snapshot
Find out about all about hepatitis C and how many Australians have hep C.
Hepatitis C: liver biopsy / fibroscan
Find out what`s involved when you have a liver biopsy or a fibroscan to assess the degree of liver fibrosis.
Hepatitis risk in nail salons
Hepatitis B and C may be transmitted in nail salons and hairdressing and barber shops, US experts suggest.
Hepatitis: an overview
Hepatitis can cause permanent and life-threatening damage to the liver. Hepatitis A, B and C are caused by viruses.
Liver biopsy not required for hepatitis B medicine
People with hepatitis B will no longer be required to undergo liver biopsy before receiving hepatitis B medicines as of November 2011.
Liver function testing
Find out about the substances tested in liver function tests and how they can help determine the health of your liver.
Overseas travellers warned of risk of hepatitis A and B
The Travel Health Advisory Group today issued a warning to travellers as the results of an annual survey showed that they are putting themselves at risk of infectious diseases such as hepatitis A and B when abroad.
PCR status and Hepatitis C transmission
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests help detect the presence of hepatitis C virus in the body and a person's potential to transmit HCV to others.
Tattoo parties raise risk of hepatitis
Backyard tattooing and tattoo parties with equipment bought on the Internet are putting teens at risk of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C.
Unprepared overseas travellers at risk of hepatitis
More than 60 per cent of travellers do not seek travel advice or receive vaccinations before they depart, an Australian survey has found.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis Australia urges people to "love their liver" and find out more about viral hepatitis.
Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood can halt the progression of liver disease.
Hepatitis A, B and C: an overview
Compare the differences among hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C with this table.
Hepatitis A: information for travellers
Hepatitis A, a viral infection, is a common cause of liver inflammation worldwide. Find out about the symptoms, treatment and preventing this disease.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious illness but it can be prevented by vaccination.
Hepatitis B vaccine
Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing the spread of hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B: information for travellers
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, causing anorexia, nausea, joint pain and jaundice in the acute (initial) phase.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver, which may show up as an acute flu-like illness with fever and nausea.
Hepatitis C and sexual transmission
Hepatitis C is not classified as an STI, although it may be contracted through blood-to-blood contact in sexual contact, although this is believed to be rare.
Hepatitis C and staying healthy
Useful advice for people with hepatitis C on staying healthy and diet including alcohol.
Hepatitis C antibodies and antibody testing
Hep C antibody tests are used to see if a person has ever developed hep c antibodies - whether they have ever been infected with hepatitis C at any point.
Hepatitis C infection
Around three-quarters of people infected with hepatitis C virus develop chronic (ongoing) infection, but antiviral treatments now have a 50 to 80 per cent cure rate.
Hepatitis C: an Australian snapshot
Find out about all about hepatitis C and how many Australians have hep C.
Hepatitis C: liver biopsy / fibroscan
Find out what`s involved when you have a liver biopsy or a fibroscan to assess the degree of liver fibrosis.
Hepatitis risk in nail salons
Hepatitis B and C may be transmitted in nail salons and hairdressing and barber shops, US experts suggest.
Hepatitis: an overview
Hepatitis can cause permanent and life-threatening damage to the liver. Hepatitis A, B and C are caused by viruses.
Liver biopsy not required for hepatitis B medicine
People with hepatitis B will no longer be required to undergo liver biopsy before receiving hepatitis B medicines as of November 2011.
Liver function testing
Find out about the substances tested in liver function tests and how they can help determine the health of your liver.
Overseas travellers warned of risk of hepatitis A and B
The Travel Health Advisory Group today issued a warning to travellers as the results of an annual survey showed that they are putting themselves at risk of infectious diseases such as hepatitis A and B when abroad.
PCR status and Hepatitis C transmission
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests help detect the presence of hepatitis C virus in the body and a person's potential to transmit HCV to others.
Tattoo parties raise risk of hepatitis
Backyard tattooing and tattoo parties with equipment bought on the Internet are putting teens at risk of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C.
Unprepared overseas travellers at risk of hepatitis
More than 60 per cent of travellers do not seek travel advice or receive vaccinations before they depart, an Australian survey has found.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis Australia urges people to "love their liver" and find out more about viral hepatitis.
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