Common myths about hepatitis virus transmission

Truth - Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses are different and their mode of transmission is also different. Hepatitis A and E viruses are spread through contact with food and water that has been contaminated by an infected person. The Hepatitis E virus is also spread through undercooked meat. Talking about the transmission of hepatitis B, C, and D virus, it mostly spreads through contact with the blood of an infected patient.

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Truth - By the time they are 10 years old, about 95 percent of children in India test positive for hepatitis A. This is an indication of how bad the sanitation situation is in India. Hepatitis E is the most common hepatitis infection found among Indian adults and is mainly due to the consumption of street food.

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Truth - Hepatitis is not a genetic or hereditary disease. Hepatitis B can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during birth. However, this situation can also be avoided if the status of the virus is known and the baby is given immunoglobulin (antibodies) 12 hours before birth.

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Truth - The absence of jaundice does not rule out the possibility of viral hepatitis infection in the patient. Sometimes a patient shows only symptoms like fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

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Truth - Vaccine exists only for Hepatitis A and B

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Truth - If a patient gets Hepatitis A, he becomes immune only to Hepatitis A for life. However, the person remains at risk of becoming infected with other types of hepatitis virus.

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Truth - Nutrition is very important for a hepatitis patient. However, contrary to popular belief, hepatitis patients can be fed whatever they want. But giving sugarcane juice, bitter gourd, radish, and glucose solution is not recommended.

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Truth - Mother's breast milk cannot transmit any hepatitis virus and hence, it is safe to breastfeed during hepatitis.

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Truth - Alcohol should not be consumed for at least 6 months after hepatitis A and E infection as it takes at least 6 months for the liver to recover completely. However, people with chronic hepatitis B or C infection should avoid alcohol for the rest of their lives.

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Truth - Some types of hepatitis do not require any treatment or intervention to recover, but sometimes it also causes liver damage, in which case the patient should take rest and consult a doctor. Proper medicine should be taken after asking the doctor and alcohol consumption should be avoided. Doctors prescribe antiviral agents to such patients.

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You need to know that to avoid hepatitis infection, take various precautions like washing your hands regularly and getting vaccinated. However, the prevention of the disease completely depends on the type of hepatitis infection the person has got.

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