It was found that about 1000 patients were infected with hepatitis B infections. An investigation was led into this matter and was found that they attended two different regional hospitals, Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH) and Wexford General Hospital in the south. What was common among these victims were that they attended the hospital for a period of 13 months. The patients are now aware of their diagnosis. The diagnosis was first made by the Microbiology Department in WRH. As of now their conditions were scrutinized by an expert group. Also an enquiry would be made to establish if any other inpatient was in the vicinity of a hepatitis B patient and could have accidentally acquired the infection. This would take place early next week by contacting the individual patient and ask them to attend their GP for a blood test. Hepatitis B is a liver disorder and occurs when there is contact between infectious secretions (mainly blood) and cut skin. It is serious disease and is caused by a virus. The symptoms occur depending on the patient's immunity level. In some adults complete recovery occurs normally within six months, and then they remain immune for life whereas some people may be ill for days or weeks and then recover. On the other hand a group of people recover without realizing that they have been infected but a few get infected which develop into a more serious illness. But the hospital staffs have been offered vaccination against hepatitis B to protect them against various complications. << New IT Systems For NHS - £20bn In Risk AMD Found To Affect People In Their 50s >> Recommended Reading Aplastic Anemia Aplastic anemia (AA) is a term that refers to a condition where the body fails to produce enough blood cells. READ MORE HBV Screening Tests used for screening hepatitis B are estimation of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HBc and anti-HBs antibodies. READ MORE Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease. READ MORE Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus. READ MORE Needlestick Injuries A needlestick injury is a common occupational hazard that occurs when the skin has been pierced by a needle or a sharp object. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam) Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Blood Pressure Calculator More News on: Hepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis B VirusSilent Killer DiseasesLiverFluAplastic AnemiaHBV ScreeningHepatitisNeedlestick Injuries
It was found that about 1000 patients were infected with hepatitis B infections. An investigation was led into this matter and was found that they attended two different regional hospitals, Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH) and Wexford General Hospital in the south. What was common among these victims were that they attended the hospital for a period of 13 months. The patients are now aware of their diagnosis. The diagnosis was first made by the Microbiology Department in WRH. As of now their conditions were scrutinized by an expert group. Also an enquiry would be made to establish if any other inpatient was in the vicinity of a hepatitis B patient and could have accidentally acquired the infection. This would take place early next week by contacting the individual patient and ask them to attend their GP for a blood test. Hepatitis B is a liver disorder and occurs when there is contact between infectious secretions (mainly blood) and cut skin. It is serious disease and is caused by a virus. The symptoms occur depending on the patient's immunity level. In some adults complete recovery occurs normally within six months, and then they remain immune for life whereas some people may be ill for days or weeks and then recover. On the other hand a group of people recover without realizing that they have been infected but a few get infected which develop into a more serious illness. But the hospital staffs have been offered vaccination against hepatitis B to protect them against various complications. << New IT Systems For NHS - £20bn In Risk AMD Found To Affect People In Their 50s >> Recommended Reading Aplastic Anemia Aplastic anemia (AA) is a term that refers to a condition where the body fails to produce enough blood cells. READ MORE HBV Screening Tests used for screening hepatitis B are estimation of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HBc and anti-HBs antibodies. READ MORE Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease. READ MORE Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus. READ MORE Needlestick Injuries A needlestick injury is a common occupational hazard that occurs when the skin has been pierced by a needle or a sharp object. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam) Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Blood Pressure Calculator More News on: Hepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis B VirusSilent Killer DiseasesLiverFluAplastic AnemiaHBV ScreeningHepatitisNeedlestick Injuries