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  More than 400 million people all over the world are currently living with Hepatitis B or C. hepatitis cause the inflammation of liver, leading to cirrhosis (chronic scarring) which can prove to be fatal later in life. Every year more than 1.4 million people die from hepatitis. Not only that, one of the most dangerous hepatitis effect is infertility. If hepatitis prevention is not undertaken, here’s how it can effect female and male fertility. Hepatitis and Male Fertility Many chronic diseases have the ability to effect the sperm count and motility rate. In the recent years, many researches and clinical trials have indicated that HCV can significantly cause a decrease in sperm count, semen volume, increase in abnormal sperm morphology, if compared with some healthy controls and progressive sperm motility rate. The hepatitis effect on fertility is further correlated with negative effect on sperm motility and volume, where the RNA viral HCV load was negatively correlated wit...

  Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious viral liver disease. It spreads through contamination through the faeces of an infected person. Though it is not so common in the UK, it takes all but one person to catch it and spread it to others. Travellers to less sanitised countries, men having sex with men and people who inject drugs are the reasons for the spread of this disease. Hepatitis A causes : Hepatitis A is a virus borne disease and the virus is spread through human faeces. It can be spread by: A meal prepared by an infected person who has not cleaned his hands while preparing the meal. Drinking water contaminated with Hepatitis A virus. Consuming raw or undercooked shellfishes which used to live in contaminated water. Close contact including having sex with someone who has the infection. Injecting drugs with contaminated equipment. Symptoms of Hepatitis A : Initial symptoms: Tiredness Feeling unwell Loss of appetite Joi...

  Meningitis is a health condition, which is caused by an infection that can adversely affect the spinal cord and brain by attacking the membranes. A serious case of meningitis can cause brain damage and even death in some cases. Most parents opt for Meningitis vaccination in Northampton before their children leave for college, travel or someplace, which is bound to be crowded, as meningitis bacteria usually spreads through throat and respiratory secretions. They Are Beneficial For High Risk Teens Although it is advised by the health practitioners to get a Meningococcal vaccination at the age of 11 or 12, it is a good idea to get a booster dose at 16. Moreover, high risk teens should definitely get it, if they have the following conditions:   I.             A damaged or removed spleen II.             Complement deficiency III.     ...