Modern Diagnosis, Treatment Methods and Complications of Hepatitis B And C

Hepatitis B and C viruses remain a serious social and medical problem in the world.Each year, 1.1 million people lose their lives due to these viruses and about 3 million people are registered as carriers.Hepatitis B virus can cause liver cancer and hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis of the liver.The only treatment for cirrhosis is a liver transplant and the cost of this operation varies between 100-150 dollars.In Azerbaijan, 465 cases of hepatitis B and 339 cases of hepatitis C were registered in 2009.Hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood, mother-to-child and sexual contact.The disease is divided into acute, chronic and carrier stages and can be asymptomatic for a long time.The most effective way to protect against the virus is vaccination and awareness-raising measures.