A glance at the differences among the three strains of hepatitis virus:



A glance at the differences among the three strains of hepatitis virus:
Hepatitis A
The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is found in the feces of HAV-infected persons. HAV is usually spread from person to person by putting something in the mouth (even though it may look clean) that has been contaminated with the feces of a person with hepatitis A. This can happen when people don't wash their hands after using the toilet and then touch other people's food.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (HBV) is found in blood and certain body fluids. It is spread when blood or body fluid from an infected person enters the body of a person who is not immune. HBV is spread through having sex with an infected person without a condom; sharing needles or "works" when "shooting" drugs; needle sticks or sharps exposures on the job; or from an infected mother to her baby during birth. Exposure to blood in any situation can be a risk for transmission.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C (HCV) is found in blood and certain body fluids. It is spread when blood or body fluids from an infected person enters another person's body. It is also spread through sharing needles or "works" when "shooting" drugs; through needle sticks or sharps exposures on the job; or sometimes from an infected mother to her baby during birth. It is possible to transmit HCV from sex, but it is uncommon.
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Each year, 10,000 or more Americans die from hepatitis C, but most of those infected do not know they have it. A8
Source: Immunization Action Clinic