Hmm, Just thinking out aloud.
If the 400 million people around the world dont know they have it, how did the writer or whatever organisation that decided to tag them as hepatitis positive know they have it and that this is their number? thinking aloud o. oya tell me how did you know they are positive before testing them?

truth12:


it has no symptoms.

Tell me you are joking? How will a disease like this that can wipe the existence of mankind without any prior notice has no media coverage.

This is a terrible disease oh. May God help us

Microflux:

No. I withdrew

kk boss....

Awareness na d koko... Tnx fr d info OP... gonna do d test one of these days... My bro once had it sm yrs bk

Dhz is serious

If you have forms of hepatitis that are usually chronic (hepatitis B and C), you may not have symptoms in the beginning. Symptoms may not occur until liver damage occurs. Signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear quickly. They include: fatigue flu-like symptoms dark urine pale stool abdominal pain loss of appetite unexplained weight loss yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs of jaundice Since chronic hepatitis develops slowly, these signs and symptoms may be too subtle to notice.

truth12:
If you have forms of hepatitis that are usually
chronic (hepatitis B and C), you may not have
symptoms in the beginning. Symptoms may not
occur until liver damage occurs.
Signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear
quickly. They include:
fatigue
flu-like symptoms
dark urine
pale stool
abdominal pain
loss of appetite
unexplained weight loss
yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs
of jaundice
Since chronic hepatitis develops slowly, these
signs and symptoms may be too subtle to notice.

Thats why its important people get tested and be Aware.

Go tested oh

Go get tested oh

May God help us and who sponsored the testing?na tecno?

TeeFeh:
May God help us and who sponsored the testing?na tecno?

Tecno is doing well for the community. That's good.

4dor:
...I just had my own tests last week, all negative.

Is it one test for all variants of Hepatitis, or series of tests to detect the presence/absence of each one.

How much? U dey sell?

MansaMoussa:
Ok yeah, you just got tested and you've got HepB or C....Can you afford Pegylated Interferon?

Good it is curable. Thumbs up to Tecno for the program

I tested positive about 9yrs ago and am very healthy... Have a wife and son that are both free from the virus......

Y'all go get yourselves tested

charlsecy:
Is it one test for all variants of Hepatitis, series of tests to detect the presence/absence of each one.

I'm not sure, what I know is that they took my blood once and said they were going to test for the various types of hepatitis.

You too nko?

omoalajah:
Y'all go get yourselves tested

Nice initiative from Tecno to raise awareness

is it curable

des4ella:
I tested positive about 9yrs ago and am very healthy... Have a wife and son that are both free from the virus......

how did you go about the treatment? I heard its not curable

truth12:
If you have forms of hepatitis that are usually
chronic (hepatitis B and C), you may not have
symptoms in the beginning. Symptoms may not
occur until liver damage occurs.
Signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear
quickly. They include:
fatigue
flu-like symptoms
dark urine
pale stool
abdominal pain
loss of appetite
unexplained weight loss
yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs
of jaundice
Since chronic hepatitis develops slowly, these
signs and symptoms may be too subtle to notice.

I first fear when you say no symptoms because I know it has similar symptoms with malaria and typhoid which is why I guess people who do not diagnose it early enough die.

yinka360nl1:
Good it is curable. Thumbs up to Tecno for the program

its incurable thou ur hormone can fight it @ acute stage(1st 6months) after that im sorry....

des4ella:
I tested positive about 9yrs ago and am very healthy... Have a wife and son that are both free from the virus......

Good to know. So how was the treatment carried out cos I learnt it's quite expensive and getting the drugs are quite difficult as they aren't readily available. Is that true? Anyone with answers to these questions?

thatkindthing:
Hmmmm.

Please what are the signs/symptoms of this sickness?

the symptoms of infectious hepatitis include flu-like illness e.g. Fatigues, aches, pains, mild fever, loss of appetite abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Most serious cases include dark coloured urine . The best way to prevent hepatitis is proper hygiene(preventive against hepatitis A) SCREENING of blood products, vaccination(preventive against HA). Avoidance of alcohol and contact with body fluids of infected people. LFT(liver function test) is done to measure the extent of liver dysfunction. glutathione supplements are also used to improve the immune system e.g. Immunocal.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS

A: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis.

There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. These 5 types are of greatest concern because of the burden of illness and death they cause and the potential for outbreaks and epidemic spread. In particular, types B and C lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people and, together, are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer.

Hepatitis A and E are typically caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B, C and D usually occur as a result of parenteral contact with infected body fluids. Common modes of transmission for these viruses include receipt of contaminated blood or blood products, invasive medical procedures using contaminated equipment and for hepatitis B transmission from mother to baby at birth, from family member to child, and also by sexual contact.

Acute infection may occur with limited or no symptoms, or may include symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Q: What are the different hepatitis viruses?

A: Scientists have identified 5 unique hepatitis viruses, identified by the letters A, B, C, D, and E. While all cause liver disease, they vary in important ways.

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is present in the faeces of infected persons and is most often transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. Certain sex practices can also spread HAV. Infections are in many cases mild, with most people making a full recovery and remaining immune from further HAV infections. However, HAV infections can also be severe and life threatening. Most people in areas of the world with poor sanitation have been infected with this virus. Safe and effective vaccines are available to prevent HAV.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body fluids. HBV can be transmitted from infected mothers to infants at the time of birth or from family member to infant in early childhood. Transmission may also occur through transfusions of HBV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use. HBV also poses a risk to healthcare workers who sustain accidental needle stick injuries while caring for infected-HBV patients. Safe and effective vaccines are available to prevent HBV.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common. There is no vaccine for HCV.

Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections occur only in those who are infected with HBV. The dual infection of HDV and HBV can result in a more serious disease and worse outcome. Hepatitis B vaccines provide protection from HDV infection.

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mostly transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. HEV is a common cause of hepatitis outbreaks in developing parts of the world and is increasingly recognized as an important cause of disease in developed countries. Safe and effective vaccines to prevent HEV infection have been developed but are not widely available.

Bottom line is; Hepatitis is more like a rare liver disease caused by a parasitc organism which attacks the liver. This alone makes it very deadly

Note: Don't quote me plz, I am not a doctor make I nor go prescribe Ogogoro mixed with goat feaces for you. I only did my home work

If it has no symptoms, how does it kill ?

What organs of the body does it affect ?

Okay, noted ^^^^

Chai... Another disease again?

des4ella:
I tested positive about 9yrs ago and am very healthy... Have a wife and son that are both free from the virus......

Thank God for your family o

obulla:


Good to know. So how was the treatment carried out cos I learnt it's quite expensive and getting the drugs are quite difficult as they aren't readily available. Is that true? Anyone with answers to these questions?

Yeah its expensive. was told it can only be manage and not cured. I had to travel to Lagos for a particular drug that was sold for about 7k for 10tablets and its for my liver function alone. To God be the Glory without the drug, my liver is very fine.

1stallon:
how did you go about the treatment? I heard its not curable

Traditional medicine and locally made stuff. Am very OK and I hardly fall sick.