by APFLI | May 6, 2004 | STDs
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by Hepatitis A virus (HAV), and is spread by putting anything in the mouth that has been contaminated with the feces of an infected person. HAV-infected persons can spread the virus to household members or to sexual...
by APFLI | Mar 11, 2004 | STDs
Hepatitis B (HBV) is caused by a virus and results in chronic liver disease. There is no cure. Over 100,000 to 200,000 cases are reported annually. About 5000-6000 U.S. deaths occur each year from HBV infection that leads to liver disease. If a person has contracted...