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If left untreated, hepatitis c an progress from chronic liver disease to cirrhosis, and possibly cancer. — Filepic
Approximately one million people in Malaysia are infected with the hepatitis B virus and an estimated 2.5% of adults here have been infected by the hepatitis C virus .Hepatitis A and E are transmitted through contaminated food or water, whereas hepatitis B, C and D spread through blood and bodily fluids.He adds that hepatitis B and C can cause chronic liver disease such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Early screening and diagnosis are critical to prevent the complications of hepatitis C, while regular follow-ups are essential for hepatitis B patients to monitor their liver function and detect any early signs of liver cancer. He also highlights the importance of antenatal screening for pregnant women to prevent vertical transmission from mother to child.
Maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding infections are also essential to prevent liver complications.One significant success in combating hepatitis B has been the inclusion of its vaccine in the National Immunisation Programme .
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