Among the various liver lesions, a special place in hepatology is assigned to infectious hepatitis . There are 6 basic forms of these diseases - A, B, C, D, E and G. They are similar in flow in acute form, but they have different effects on the general state of human health. Therefore, the prevention of viral hepatitis is considered to be the most important measure to prevent the infection of these diseases, outbreaks of epidemics, the development of severe complications.
Specific and nonspecific prophylaxis of viral hepatitis
The first specified type of prevention is divided into preventive measures before infection and after infection.
To specific activities before the virus enters the body include vaccination, but it is effective against all types of hepatitis, except C. The vaccine from this form of pathology is still being developed.
Specific prophylaxis after infection involves an urgent introduction of antiviral drugs in combination with medications based on human interferon.
As for non-specific preventive measures, they are different for each type of disease. Let us consider them in more detail.
General requirements for the prevention of parenteral viral hepatitis
The described group of pathologies includes all types of hepatitis, except for A and E. The term "parenteral" means that the path of infection is not associated with the penetration of the virus through the gastrointestinal tract.
Prevention:
- Exclusion of promiscuity. When you have sexual relations with a casual partner, you must use a condom.
- Thorough disinfection and sterilization of any instruments, the use of which involves contact with biological fluids (manicure accessories, syringes, tattoo needles, shaving tools, blood transfusion and collection devices, eyebrow tweezers and others).
- Strict adherence to hygiene rules. Individual toothbrush, towel, linen, earrings are not subject to common use or exchange.
Prevention of infection with viral hepatitis A and E
The types of diseases considered differ relatively easy flow and the absence of serious complications after the transfer.
Preventive action:
- Observe basic hygiene (washing hands before eating, after going to the toilet).
- Exclude swimming in unchecked water bodies, places of public bathing with doubtful reputation.
- Keep clean in living areas.
- Personal hygienic supplies (toothbrush, towel, razor, linen) should be used only individually.
- Wash raw vegetables, berries and fruits thoroughly.
- When traveling to exotic countries to monitor the quality of drinking water.