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Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Oseniade(m): 12:18am On Jun 26, 2018 |
Good day fellow Naira landers and how is your day going? I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist by training. For the next few days I will delve into Hepatitis B prevention, treatment etc from a Medical Laboratory Scientist view. I will try as much as possible to use layman terms for `a larger audience appreciation` and I will be brief as much as possible. It will be sectioned into days for easier follow up. Thanks. Day 1 Today I will talk about a little history, testing, contraction and vaccine. History : Hepatitis B is caused by a virus, hence it is a viral infection. It affects majorly the liver and can cause the infected person to develop liver cirrhosis (cancer of the liver). The liver is a highly functioning organ that to a large extent tolerate a lot of abuse. The liver can get damaged to as much as 70% before the sufferer noticed that there is something wrong with his or her system. Hence the need to get tested as soon as possible Testing: Whenever you visit a good medical Laboratory and you request for Hepatitis B testing, what they do is to test for the Surface Antigen which is abbreviated as HBsAg(Hepatitis B surface Antigen). If you are positive for Hepatitis B you are said to be HBsAg positive and if otherwise, you are said to be HBsAg Negative. Contraction: You contract Hepatitis B ( shortened as Hep B) majorly from sex and exchange of infected body fluids (blood, breastmilk, semen etc) and also mother to child transmission (during the course of delivery there is usually exchange of bodily fluids in which infected mother can transmit the virus to her baby) Prevention: The number 1 prevention is abstinence from sex. You can also take Hepatitis B vaccine which prevents you from ever contracting it. The vaccine are given in 3 dosages(3 shots) intramuscular on your arm at an intervals of like 8 weeks to about 6 months depending on what is in place at where it is being administered. After your last shot, you are given another shot in 10 years time and this is what is referred to as booster dose. You should note that if for any reason you are positive, Hep B vaccines will not work for you; hence you have to go for treatment. The vaccine works by stimulating your body system to produce what is called `Hepatitis B surface Antibodiesʼ which act as the primary body defender if for any reason you come in contact with the virus. Thanks. 41 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by TempoJames(m): 12:25am On Jun 26, 2018 |
The major portal of transmission in Nigeria is parenteral not sex. 1 Like |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by bmlsbmls: 10:33am On Jun 27, 2018 |
TempoJames:and where did you see him mention "Nigeria"?? you guys can't change 17 Likes |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by dominique(f): 11:05am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Interesting, following |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by FirstClassGrad: 11:08am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Okay |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Caseless: 11:08am On Jun 27, 2018 |
This too na from sex. Skin-to-skin is getting out of armdistance by the day. All this girls sef. Where can I get the vaccine? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by lilwheezy1(m): 11:09am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Please talk about hep c , and drugs to cure it . |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Nobody: 11:10am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Thanks for the info. 1 Like |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by OboOlora(f): 11:10am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Ok |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Abioye92(m): 11:11am On Jun 27, 2018 |
following |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by omojeesu(m): 11:11am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Oseniade: SOLUTION: Raise body, especially liver, glutathione levels and health should be restored to the infected. 1 Like |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by d33types: 11:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Nice one. Hep b has no specific treatment |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Wonderboy91: 11:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
That vaccination will just give you rest of mind. Go for it |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by icon8: 11:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Instead of you to go to the hospital for cure, you're asking on Nairaland lilwheezy1: |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by kpaofame: 11:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
How much for the vaccination? |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by nan1: 11:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
I want to know if an infected person can be cured? |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by aguiyi2: 11:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
lilwheezy1:. Hepatitis C is now curable. |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by eezeribe(m): 11:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
JOHESU giving us lecture on Hepatitis B... very soon a court clerk will give us lecture on how to judge a case... No matter how long a LIZARD stays at the bank of a river, it can never become a CROCODILE. .. 5 Likes |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by cezarman(m): 11:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
TempoJames: If you're looking for a guy called 'I too know', he's the owner of this moniker I quoted. You're welcome 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Reelmii: 11:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
ths is vey educating, thanks 2 Likes |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Nobody: 11:15am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Very educative! Bravo!!! Oseniade: 1 Like |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Nlearn: 11:17am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Nice Thanks Alot For This Info Please Ride On |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by TheLoser: 11:17am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Nice |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Nobody: 11:17am On Jun 27, 2018 |
icon8:How does that concern you?he is free to get his/her information wherever |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by worlexy(m): 11:18am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Thanks for the info . Liver cirrhosis is not the same as liver cancer though and by abstaining from sex is not the major mode of prevention, avoid sharing sharp objects with people, especially those of you that abuse drugs using intravenous route and in the process you share needles with your fellow rookies;ensure that blood is properly screened before they are transfused, pregnant women should make sure they attend antenatal clinic cos this virus can be detected and the baby can be protected by getting an injection immediately after birth (if the mother is positive) 12 Likes |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by TheLoser: 11:18am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Oseniade:well done Can this be detected through fBT tests 1. Is it really common in Nigeria, people with damaged livers many and if a person seriously wants to be a liver donor is it possible in Nigeria? |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by GOFRONT(m): 11:19am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Wow...Wahala dey be dat... HIV thru sex, Hep B thru sex....and yet ladies keep flaunting n tempting awon boyz with their bare cleavages both on Nairaland and Instagram, Online and Offline. Abeg my people, Na where persin go fit see ARV to buy without conductin test?? Can someone take ARV pills without tsestin to know his or her status first?? |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by emahomidhe: 11:19am On Jun 27, 2018 |
how much is the vaccine ? And where can it be gotten? |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by lohresloco: 11:20am On Jun 27, 2018 |
And it can be cured..... Totally.. 1 Like |
Re: Hepatitis B; From A Medical Laboratory Scientist Perspective by Kufbee: 11:21am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Very educating, thanks 2 Likes 1 Share |
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