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Why Africa Is Least Influenced By Deaths From Corona Virus
The expectations were grave and the measurements startling. A catastrophe of colossal extent would hit the mainland, leaving it more terrible off than different districts of the world. Yet, months since COVID-19 struck, Africa with its infamous unexpected frailty foundation has recorded the least deaths.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) had in April anticipated: "Anyplace somewhere in the range of 300,000 and 3.3 million African individuals could lose their lives as an immediate aftereffect of COVID-19."The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned African nations to "get ready for the most noticeably terrible", while Melinda Gates, co-seat of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in a CNN meet, stated: "It will be repulsive in the creating scene. What's more, some portion of the explanation you're seeing that case numbers don't look awful is on the grounds that they don't approach a lot of tests… Look at Ecuador. See what's happening in Ecuador. They're putting bodies out in the city. You're going to see that in nations in Africa."Most recent figures from the World Health Organization show that Africa has minimal number of cases (58,663) and deaths with (1,710) contrasted with the Americas with the most elevated quantities of cases (1,966,932) and deaths (118,799).This is firmly trailed by Europe with 1,874 075 cases and 166,121 deaths; Eastern Mediterranean with 326,568 cases 9,841 deaths; Western Pacific with 167,546 cases and 6,730 deaths; and South-East Asia with 134,531 cases and 4,351 deaths.https://hi247.com.ng/2020/05/19/why-africa-is-least-influenced-by-deaths-from-corona-virusprofile/4469IMG_20200918_082548.jpg
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Hepatitis B
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsHepatitis B infection can be spread through having contact with the blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other body fluids of someone who already has a hepatitis B infection.
Infection can be spread through:Blood transfusions Direct contact with blood in health care settingsSexual contact with an infected personTattoo or acupuncture with unclean needles or instrumentsShared needles during drug useShared personal items (such as toothbrushes, razors, and nail clippers) with an infected personThe hepatitis B virus can be passed to an infant during childbirth if the mother is infected.
Risk factors for hepatitis B infection include:Being born, or having parents who were born in regions with high infection rates (including Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean)Being infected with HIVBeing on hemodialysisHaving multiple sex partnersMen having sex with menMost of the damage from the hepatitis B virus occurs because of the way the body responds to the infection. When the body's immune system detects the infection, it sends out special cells to fight it off. However, these disease-fighting cells can lead to liver inflammation.Symptoms
After you first become infected with the hepatitis B virus:You may have no symptomsYou may feel sick for a period of days or weeksYou may become very ill (called fulminant hepatitis)If your body is able to fight off the hepatitis B infection, any symptoms that you had should go away over a period of weeks to months.Some people's bodies are not able to completely get rid of the hepatitis B infection. This is called chronic hepatitis B.Many people who have chronic hepatitis B have few or no symptoms. They may not even look sick. As a result, they may not know they are infected. However, they can still spread the virus to other people.Symptoms may not appear for up to 6 months after the time of infection. Early symptoms may include:Appetite lossFatigueFever, low-gradeMuscle and joint achesNausea and vomitingYellow skin and dark urine due to jaundicePeople with chronic hepatitis may have no symptoms, even though gradual liver damage may be occurring. Over time, some people may develop symptoms of chronic liver damage and cirrhosis of the liver.Signs and testsThe following tests are done to identify and monitor liver damage from hepatitis B:Albumin levelLiver function testsProthrombin timeThe following tests are done to help diagnose and monitor people with hepatitis B:Antibody to HBsAg (Anti-HBs) -- a positive result means you have either had hepatitis B in the past, or have received a hepatitis B vaccineAntibody to hepatitis B core antigen (Anti-HBc) -- a positive result means you had a recent infection or an infection in the pastHepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) -- a positive result means you have an active infectionHepatitis E surface antigen (HBeAg) -- a positive result means you have a hepatitis B infection and are more likely to spread the infection to others through sexual contact or sharing needlesPatients with chronic hepatitis will need ongoing blood tests to monitor their status.TreatmentAcute hepatitis needs no treatment other than careful monitoring of liver and other body functions with blood tests. You should get plenty of bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy foods.In the rare case that you develop liver failure, you may need a liver transplant. A liver transplant is the only cure in some cases of liver failure.some patients with chronic hepatitis may be treated with antiviral medications or a medication called peginterferon. These medications can decrease or remove hepatitis B from the blood and reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.Liver transplantation is used to treat severe, chronic hepatitis B liver disease.Patients with chronic hepatitis should avoid alcohol and should always check with their doctor or nurse before taking any over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements. This even includes medications such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen.s B.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/
