Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus. This disease is most commonly spread through:
- Blood
- Semen
- Vagina fluids
- Saliva
The symptoms of Hepatitis B include:
- Yellow eyes
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Vomiting
- Joint pain
- Fatigue
- Rashes
- Loss of appetite
In serious cases when the infection lasts for more than six months, it can develop into chronic hepatitis B which can lead to liver failure, cancer or scarring of the liver. Chronic cases require medication and possibly a liver transplant.
The hepatitis B vaccine is very safe and effective as it protects and makes the body immune to the disease.
With rovedana Health Insurance, you have access to hepatitis B vaccination and other health benefits for as low as N2,000.
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