Hepatitis True or False
True: 500 million people worldwide are currently learning to live with the viral infection Hepatitis.
False: Hepatitis is only spread through blood to blood contact. It is in fact also spread through sexual intercourse and breastfeeding where one party is infected.
True: One in Twelve people globally have one of the 7 strains of the disease.
False: Sharing a toothbrush with someone is ok. Don’t do it! Have you ever noticed your gums bleed when you brush your teeth hard? This is a huge cause of infection
True: Hepatitis is life threatening. It is a disease which causes inflammation of the liver, which is a vital organ and it can be fatal.
False: Hepatitis is incurable. In fact, all strains of the virus can be completely cured using antibiotic and injection treatments.
True: There is something you can do to help raise awareness about Hepatitis. Join up to the ‘Am I Number 12?’ campaign at www.aminumber12.org.
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