Rose quartz is my stone in those days when women are girls! For those who know ooo!

agbolahan1991:

Which kind can be used to attract fortune n prosperity and where can I get them

Use Citrine, black tourmaline & pyrite. You can get them on http://gemstonenews247..com/

Black tourmaline is the most effective and efficient stone crystal when dealing with negative energy. Not only does black tourmaline help get rid of negative energy, it also work on attracting positive energy. I have used it & will continue to use it. The man of God was right.

Where can I buy black tourmaline & citrine?

Wao! Such a beauty. Mother nature is great! Do you cut & polish gems?

The report is correct. Many guys are living with it without knowing. It is really scaring!

Great plant, I enjoy using it .Every pregnant woman in rural areas uses it and that's why they deliver like Hebrew women

kudosamass:
Very educative. Knowing the causes is an easy way of knowing the prevention. Government must do more in educating the citizens about this very dangerous virus.

I agree with you. Gov't needs to wake up from her slumber, especially Ministries of Health & Information

My yesterday's post on the number of people living with Hepatitis B Virus in Nigeria, elicited a lot of reactions with some saying I should have included the causes and Symptoms. I then promised to publish the causes today. See the yesterday's post here: https://www.nairaland.com/4944652/millions-nigerians-living-hepatitis-b#74524166

CAUSES OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS
Hepatitis disease is a contagious liver infection caused by the blood-borne pathogen known as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) The Virus is very dangerous and can lead to liver cancer. It is a major global health problem. It can cause early death from Cirrhosis and liver cancer.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 257 million people are living with Hepatitis B infection Worldwide! The World Body stated that, "in 2015, hepatitis B resulted in 887,000 deaths, mostly from complications (including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma)" This number is alarming when added to the undocumented Hepatitis B related deaths in Third World countries.

The cause of Hepatitis B is the HBV which is transmitted when the blood or other body fluids of an infected person enter the body of an uninfected person. The Virus is found in such body fluids as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, saliva etc. It can be spread and transmitted through the following ways:

1. Unprotected Sexual Contact with an Infected Person
Hepatitis B Virus is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person. The Virus is found in semen and vaginal fluid. Avoid unsafe sex. Try to always use condoms and other latex barriers when having sex to prevent yourself from contacting this killer Virus.

2. Sharing of Sharp Body Piercing Objects
Hepatitis B can be caused or transmitted through the sharing of syringes, needles, and other body piercing tools. Indiscriminate use of intravenous drug paraphernalia can lead to exposure to the Hepatitis B Virus. Use of unsterilized tattooing equipment can lead to infection.

3. Mother to Child During and After Birth
An Hepatitis B infected mother can transmit the Virus to her child during pregnancy, birth and even after delivery. Women are encouraged to go for Hepatitis B screening before pregnancy; and take vaccination, or, in the event that they are positive, should be treated before pregnancy. An already pregnant woman diagnosed to be HBV positive should be subjected to extra medical care to avoid mother to child transmission. A new baby should be vaccinated within 12 hours of birth.

4. Use of Unscreen Blood Transfusion
Hepatitis B is spread through the use of unscreen blood. As observed earlier, the Virus is a blood-borne Virus. The transfusion of an infected blood from a carrier to a non-carrier is an express way to infection. Do not accept or advocate the use of untested or unscreen blood for transfusion.

5. Accidental Exposure to Blood from Needle Sticks
Accidental needle stick is one of the workplace hazards for health care workers. Infection of Hepatitis B Virus can occur if a health worker, or people who handle health tools that have infected blood on them are accidentally stuck with such objects or tools. Maximum safety measures are expected to be observed in all health work places.

6. Contact with Infected Sneeze, Cough, Or Saliva
Hepatitis B is caused by contact with sneeze, cough or saliva of an infected person. Some health experts argue that the Virus cannot be transmitted through contact with sneeze or cough of a carrier, but the truth is that the Virus is know to be present in body fluids. Prevention, they say, is better that cure. Go for test today to know your status as early detection is the key.

Dearlord:
To the Doctors in the house I plead with you all to explain the cause and remedy of this hepatitis issue.

Thank as you exercise your time for the purpose of elightment.

@Dearlord, chech out my tomorrow's post on the causes and prevention.

Nigerians have been advised to as a matter of urgency, go for tests to determine their Hepatitis B status as this liver damaging virus is ruthlessly ravaging the Country. Experts have warned that over 20 million Nigerians are currently living with the deadly virus; saying that early detection is the key to solving the problem. This is coming as stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to declare Hepatitis B a health emergency as it did with HIV/AIDS and Ebola.

According to a Consultant Gastroenterologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Olufunmilayo Lesi, ''Hepatitis B is very common in Nigeria. The national prevalence is between 10 and 15 percent. That means that about 20 million Nigerians are living with Hepatitis B.This is also very high when you compare it to other countries and the worst part is less than five percent know that they have the disease.'' Continuing, she added, ''I run the Hepatitis Clinic in LUTH and I see many young men and women with liver cancer, which is the product of untreated Hepatitis B infection.''

In a detailed Study published by the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, the results stated that, ''the pooled prevalence estimate for Nigeria was 13.6%.... Assuming Nigeria has an estimated population of 160 million people, the overall HBV burden based on our estimates would be 21.760 million sero-positive persons.''

Another research findings reported by Pan African Medical Journal concluded thus: ''Hepatitis B Virus infection is of high endemicity in Nigeria thus early detection, treatment of infected pregnant women, immunoprophylaxis for exposed newborns and surveillance for those with chronic infection is essential. Health education programs on prevention and control measures must be instituted.''

In a Review published by Researchgate and titled, Hepatitis B Infection in Nigeria, the Conclusion stated as follows: ''The high prevalence of 13.3% questions the effectiveness of the Nigerian HBV Vaccination Program. Therefore, there is a need for health promotion awareness campaign to educate the general public on the danger, mode of transmission and the risk factors associated with HBV infection especially among youth population.''

In the same vein, former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, observed that, ''Hepatitis in Nigeria is a health emergency. Its national prevalence is three times more than that of HIV/AIDS and diabetes. We should fight it as we fought guinea worm, Ebola and as we are fighting polio infections.''

Hepatitis B Virus infection is a deadly disease that can damage your liver. It can cause scaring of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and early death! Go for test today to know your status. If positive, find a way to immediately get rid of it from your system.

Nigerians have been advised to as a matter of urgency, go for tests to determine their Hepatitis B status as this liver damaging virus is ruthlessly ravaging the Country. Experts have warned that over 20 million Nigerians are currently living with the deadly virus; saying that early detection is the key to solving the problem. This is coming as stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to declare Hepatitis B a health emergency as it did with HIV/AIDS and Ebola.

According to a Consultant Gastroenterologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Olufunmilayo Lesi, ''Hepatitis B is very common in Nigeria. The national prevalence is between 10 and 15 percent. That means that about 20 million Nigerians are living with Hepatitis B.This is also very high when you compare it to other countries and the worst part is less than five percent know that they have the disease.'' Continuing, she added, ''I run the Hepatitis Clinic in LUTH and I see many young men and women with liver cancer, which is the product of untreated Hepatitis B infection.''

In a detailed Study published by the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, the results stated that, ''the pooled prevalence estimate for Nigeria was 13.6%.... Assuming Nigeria has an estimated population of 160 million people, the overall HBV burden based on our estimates would be 21.760 million sero-positive persons.''

Another research findings reported by Pan African Medical Journal concluded thus: ''Hepatitis B Virus infection is of high endemicity in Nigeria thus early detection, treatment of infected pregnant women, immunoprophylaxis for exposed newborns and surveillance for those with chronic infection is essential. Health education programs on prevention and control measures must be instituted.''

In a Review published by Researchgate and titled, Hepatitis B Infection in Nigeria, the Conclusion stated as follows: ''The high prevalence of 13.3% questions the effectiveness of the Nigerian HBV Vaccination Program. Therefore, there is a need for health promotion awareness campaign to educate the general public on the danger, mode of transmission and the risk factors associated with HBV infection especially among youth population.''

In the same vein, former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, observed that, ''Hepatitis in Nigeria is a health emergency. Its national prevalence is three times more than that of HIV/AIDS and diabetes. We should fight it as we fought guinea worm, Ebola and as we are fighting polio infections.''

Hepatitis B Virus infection is a deadly disease that can damage your liver. It can cause scaring of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and early death! Go for test today to know your status. If positive, find a way to immediately get rid of it from your system.