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Hepatitis: Know the Facts
Presented from India by Dr. Uday Sanglodkar0
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Case Description
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections, toxins, or autoimmune diseases. The most common types are Hepatitis A, B, and C, each with different modes of transmission and severity. Hepatitis A is typically spread through contaminated food or water, while Hepatitis B...
Case Summary
- Hepatitis B and C are hepatotropic viruses causing chronic liver injury, potentially leading to cirrhosis and cancer. Hepatitis B is a DNA virus, while hepatitis C is an RNA virus. India has a significant prevalence of both, with certain regions showing higher rates, especially for hepatitis C due to IV drug abuse. These viruses pose a threat to healthcare workers through needle stick injuries and direct contact.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Uday Sanglodkar
Senior Consultant of Hepatology and Liver Transplant Global Hospital, MumbaiDr. Uday Sanglodkar is currently working as Senior Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant Clinical Lead Liver intensive care. Dr Uday has worked at Rela Institute and Medical centre (RIMC) as a Consultant Hepatologist and Liver Transplant physician for 3 years. Dr Uday is a Senior Consultant with vast experience in hepatology/ transplant Hepatology. His areas of interest include Hepatobiliary diseases, liver intensive care and transplant Hepatology.
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