Hepatitis Congenital

Congenital hepatitis is a condition in which a newborn or infant develops symptoms associated with liver damage and dysfunction. It is caused by a variety of causes, including infections, genetic disorders, and ingestion of toxic substances in the womb.

Symptoms of congenital hepatitis may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and sclera), hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), liver dysfunction, and other organ development problems.

Causes of congenital hepatosis:

Genetic anomalies; Mother's illnesses; Infection of the mother with various viruses during pregnancy; Taking toxic drugs by the mother during pregnancy; Childbirth with complications. The risk of developing this disease increases if a pregnant woman suffers from hepatitis B or C.

Diagnostics. Assess the functional state of organs

Congenital hepatitis is one of the most serious diseases for children, which can lead to disability and death. This is a viral infection that affects the liver in newborn babies and can be transmitted through blood. In the United States, more than 80 thousand children die from this disease every year.

Hepatitis B is spread through blood, saliva, vaginal secretions, breast milk, and other fluids and surfaces that contain germs. It can be transmitted both at birth and through contact with infected adults. The incubation period ranges from weeks to months, but can last up to six months. Nowadays, viral hepatitis B and C are more common in preschool children.

Symptoms of infection in adults usually include yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), pain in the right upper quadrant, weakness and fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of a congenital infection may include changes in blood tests (decreased red blood cell count, increased white blood cell count).

Children with suspected congenital viral hepatitis should be carefully

Hepatitis B or Congenital hepatitis is a form of viral hepatitis in which infection occurs in utero (inside the fetus). This type of hepatitis affects the liver, which can have serious health consequences for both adults and children.

The main source of hepatitis B infection is the infected mother. Infection can occur during pregnancy, childbirth or early life. Infection can occur through blood, food or sexual intercourse.

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