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Viral hepatitis: ‘We must implement urgent actions to eliminate it by 2030’

The signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear quickly and include fatigue, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, pale stool, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, and yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs of jaundice.

By: Aishwarya Iyer   | | Updated: August 30, 2018 4:51 pm
Tags: Chronic hepatitis  Liver  Semen  Vaginal discharge  Viral hepatitis  
End viral hepatitis
Acute hepatitis due to any virus is usually self-limiting and requires a good diet, bed rest and only symptomatic treatment. © Shutterstock

The government of India has pledged to end viral Hepatitis by 2030. In the same view, it has launched the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme. Under this programme, free drugs and diagnostics for hepatitis B and C will also be offered. The initiative aims to reduce morbidity and mortality due to the disease apart from preventive and promotive interventions, collaboration with different ministries, increasing access to testing and treatment facilities apart from building capacities up to sub-district level. Also Read - Vaginal discharge can be a sign of serious health conditions: Home remedies every woman should know

Viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge in India and affects about 40 million individuals. According to the WHO, deaths due to viral hepatitis are much more than those due to AIDS and tuberculosis. Viral hepatitis is either transmitted through contaminated food or water (A, E) or via blood and body fluids (B, C). Also Read - Hepatitis E: Should you be worried about this viral infection?



Speaking about this, Padma Shri Dr KK Aggarwal, President, HCFI said, “Viral hepatitis and HIV co-infection is a common problem and challenge to the treating clinician. People with HIV who are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at increased risk for serious, life-threatening health complications. All people living with HIV should be tested for Hepatitis B and C infections as well.HIV, HBV, and HCV have similar routes of transmission. They spread by contact with infected body fluids such as blood, semen and vaginal fluid, or from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery. Due to these shared routes of transmission, people at risk for HIV infection are also at risk for HBV or HCV infection. Of these, HIB is more infectious.” Also Read - World Hepatitis Day 2020: What you should eat and avoid if you have an inflamed liver

Adding further, Dr Aggarwal who is also the Group Editor-in-Chief of IJCP said, “Urgent hospitalization may be required only in cases of acute liver failure in acute viral hepatitis. One may also need intensive treatment and liver transplant. There is a need for urgent and immediate action against this deadly condition as also raising awareness about its symptoms. It is also important to complete the vaccine regimen failing which the complications can exacerbate.”

Some tips from HCFI

  • Maintain quality standards for public water supplies
  • Establish proper disposal systems for human feces
  • Maintain hygienic practices such as handwashing with safe water, particularly before handling food
  • Avoid consumption of water and/or ice of unknown purity
  • Get immunized at regular intervals as advised
  • Safe blood transfusion
  • Safe injection
  • Test any donated blood for hepatitis B and C
  • Indulge in safe sex and promote correct and consistent use of condoms

Published : August 30, 2018 4:51 pm | Updated:August 30, 2018 4:51 pm
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