There are 5 types A, B, C, D, E
A- is gotten from contaminated food/water
B- is gotten from contact with blood, semen, vaginal secretion.
C- is gotten from same route as B
D- same as B and C
E- from contaminated water/food
B can be responsible for liver cancer
B, C, D can lead to chronic infections, infections with A and E are usually not long lasting.
There are vaccines now for types A and B, no vaccines yet for C, D and E
Practice safe sex
Wash your hands often
Wash food items properly
Don't share sharps eg clippers
Drink clean treated water from trusted sources.
This month is for Hepatitis awareness.