Nine out of 10 people are unaware that they may carry viral hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases, worldwide affecting millions of people, killing around 1 million people every year. The virus causes inflammation and infection to the liver. According to WHO, it is estimated that around 325 million people in the world are living with chronic hepatitis B or C. Due to the increasing rate of hepatitis, it is being recognized as a public health problem globally.
It is the second major killer infectious disease after TB and around 80% of the people with hepatitis lack treatment services. Various etiological agents like Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E can often lead to acute, chronic or a sequel of chronic infection. Hepatitis A and E are caused due to outbreaks of hepatitis. Transmission is mainly through the oral-faecal route. Whereas hepatitis B, C, D can either be…
