Question

causative organism and mode of transmission of hepatitis B

Answer 1

Hepatitis B is a disease of liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus interferes with the functions of the liver and activates the immune system, which produces a specific reaction to combat the virus. As a result, liver gets inflamed. People suffering from Hepatitis B are at high risk of death from damage of the liver and liver cancer. The main ways of getting infected with HBV are:

The mode of transmission of hepatitis B virus are as follows:

1. Perinatal (from mother to baby at the time of birth)

2. Child-to-child transmission

3. Unsafe injections and transfusions

4. Sexual contact.