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Hepatitis B · MuskogeeHouse Bill 3098 adds chlamydia, Hepatitis B, genital herpes, trichomoniasis, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections to the list of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that are illegal to knowingly or recklesslySee the Story
Bill would criminalize spread of more STDs
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Hepatitis B · Hong KongLess than 50 human cases of the hepatitis B virus have been recorded since it was first identified in 1932, according to the Centers for Disease Control, but 21 of them died.See the Story
First ever human case of brain-swelling B virus in Hong Kong after monkey attack
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HIV · SpainSince 2017, there has been a downward trend in new HIV cases in Spain, as the head of the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C at the National Center for Epidemiology ISCIII, Victoria Hernando, said. 'In 2017, 4,300 were notified and now there are about 3,000', which represents an annual reduction of new infections of 'nine percent'. 'In HIV, the decline is important, although there are differences; the decline i…See the Story
Spain doubles HIV cases: the disease has fallen by 9% since 2017
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Hepatitis BDeng Guisi, a female patient with the hepatitis B virus, was diagnosed with kidney disease at United Hospital in 2016. During the 2017 follow-up period, it is suspected that she developed acute liver failure due to the doctor's prescription of medicine. She died after two liver changes. The Coroner's Court is now investigating the cause of death. The deceased was Deng Guisi, who was confirmed to have died at Mary's Hospital on August 26, 2017. S…See the Story
Suspected doctor's "open leakage" led to death of Deng Gui's liver failure Investigation into cause of death
Hepatitis B · Costa RicaHepatitis B is one of the most common forms of this disease. There are several ways to contract this virus. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids such as semen or vaginal fluid, making it also a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can also be infected through blood, with instruments that may contain this fluid, such as needles, razors, etc. It is seen in those who use intravenous drugs. Another important mode of transmi…See the Story
How is hepatitis B spread?
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World Health Organization · IndiaIndia accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections, according to a report by the World Health Organisation. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can cause a range of health problems and can be fatal. According to the WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on Tuesday, 25.4 crore people lived with hepatitis B and five crore with hepatitis C in 2022 globally.Chin…See the Story
With 3.5 crore infections, India Accounts For Second Highest Number Of Hepatitis B And C Cases: WHO Report
Europe · GenevaMore than 3,500 people die from hepatitis viruses every day and the global toll is rising, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday, calling for swift action to fight the second-largest infectious killer.
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Hepatitis viruses kill 3,500 people a day: WHO
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Hepatitis B · PortugalIn the same information, the Order of Nurses explains that “essential vaccines” are lacking, which protect the population against diseases such as Tetanus, Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, and also hexavalent, pentavalent and tetravalent vaccines, which “add vaccine protection against various diseases”. According to the OE, these vaccines have been delivered to health centers in small quantities, which the order considers not to be “sufficient to meet t…See the Story