Washington, DC -- The risk of hepatitis transmission through non-single use instruments –- such as nail files, nail brushes, finger bowls, foot basins, buffers, razors, clippers, and scissors –- ...

Hepatitis, inflammation of the liver, is a worldwide health problem. Despite its prevalence, hepatitis is surrounded by misconceptions and myths that can hinder prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which is because of highly infectious viruses that can be transmitted from one individual to another through blood or bodily fluids. If an expectant mother ...

Viral hepatitis is an infection that causes inflammation and liver damage. Several different viruses cause hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. The ...

What is the incidence of viral hepatitis caused by blood transfusions before and after Sweden introduced screening of blood in the early 1990s? In an article published in Eurosurveillance ahead of ...

Prenatal care is crucial in identifying and managing hepatitis infections. All pregnant women should be routinely screened for hepatitis B and C during their first prenatal visit. Early detection ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public ...

Person-to-person transmissions of hepatitis A have occurred across the United States and many are affecting gay and bisexual men. Hepatitis A outbreaks among MSM have been reported frequently despite ...

Based on publicly available information and expert consultations, WHO said the trial appears inconsistent with core ethical standards.

The global fight against viral hepatitis faces a critical setback following the Trump administration’s decision to pause foreign aid and to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), ...

The risk of hepatitis transmission through non-single use instruments -- such as nail files, nail brushes, finger bowls, foot basins, buffers, razors, clippers, and scissors -- during nail salon and ...