Hepatitis B Journal Entry

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Hepatitis B Journal entry

Hepatitis B
Coach Patterson
Biology Honors
10/15/15

Abstract
In this Journal entry I will be including whether the disease has treatment or not, whether the disease is chronic or not. This disease will also tell if is treatable or not. Hepatitis B is a type of disease that is contagious, and I will explain how it could be contagious. This disease also includes vaccination and will also be shared in the essay. Hepatitis B is also caused by several things.
Journal entry Hepatitis B is a disease that can become Chronic after a while without getting it treated. If you get Hepatitis B and get it treated as soon as possible then it should not be chronic unless the disease is really strong. Hepatitis B is a disease …show more content…
Hepatitis B can be contagious by other people who have been infected with it. For Example if one has been infected with it and gets body piercings or any tattoos with un-sanitized tools, the second person to use the same objects will be infected by the same disease. In other word Hepatitis could also be contagious by sharing needles with others for drug injection. If you are a healthcare worker and has been composed with blood and not wearing gear this is another reason why ones get infected with it. Hepatitis B is also contagious by sexually activities, and when the mother is pregnant and is infected by the disease there is a chance for the mother to pass it on to her new …show more content…
Always provide your body with the medicine that the doctor has given you to take or you will get the symptoms that Hepatitis B carries along with. Always Eat little amount with High protein, high-calories, and having some soft drinks or any type of juice and sucking on hard candy could help one feel less nauseated. Also while being infected by Hepatitis B do not let any body fluids and saliva contact others. If there is any blood or stains always clean it with bleach and water. If you get any cuts or scrapes always cover it with a type of band aid. While having Hepatitis B do not share any that’s has blood, needles, toothbrushes, and razors blades. When you have Hepatitis B do not get any tattoos and or piercings because there is a 99.99% chance to get the other person infected with it. While having Hepatitis B do not donate any Body organs, blood or any other

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