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Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer
Diagnosis of Hepatitis B infection is done through a blood test. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Hepatitis B, a viral infection affecting the liver, has been cited as the leading cause of liver cancer in Africa, with some estimates attributing up to 80 per cent of liver cancers to Hepatitis B infection. This presents an opportunity for intervention as Hepatitis B is preventable through vaccination.
Hepatitis B virus is highly infectious and can be spread in a variety of ways. Examples include from mother to child around the time of delivery, transfusion of infected blood and blood products, dialysis, sexual intercourse particularly with multiple partners, use of injectable drugs, and prolonged close contact with those who are infected.
