Hepatitis A B C: Patient Information and Testing Services

What Are Hepatitis A, B, and C?

1. Hepatitis A (HAV):

   • Acute liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus.
   • Transmitted through contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person.
   • Generally resolves without long-term damage.

2. Hepatitis B (HBV):

   • Chronic or acute infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus.
   • Spread through blood, semen, and other body fluids (e.g., unprotected sex, sharing needles, or mother-to-child during birth).
   • Can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, or liver cancer if untreated.

3. Hepatitis C (HCV):

   • Mainly a chronic liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus.
   • Transmitted through blood-to-blood contact (e.g., sharing needles, blood transfusions).
   • Often asymptomatic until advanced liver damage occurs.

How Are Hepatitis A, B, and C Transmitted?

• Hepatitis A: Ingestion of contaminated food, water, or contact with infected stool.
• Hepatitis B: Unprotected sex, sharing needles, blood transfusion, and from mother to newborn during childbirth.
• Hepatitis C: Blood-to-blood contact, such as sharing syringes or improperly sterilized medical equipment.

Common Symptoms of Hepatitis

While symptoms may not always appear, typical signs include:

• Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
• Fatigue and weakness
• Dark urine
• Pale-colored stool
• Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
• Fever and loss of appetite

Hepatitis C often remains asymptomatic until advanced stages of liver disease.

When Should You Test for Hepatitis?

You should consider Hepatitis testing if you:

• Have had unprotected sex or shared needles
• Have traveled to areas with high Hepatitis prevalence
• Were exposed to infected blood or bodily fluids
• Experience any symptoms mentioned above
• Are pregnant (testing for Hepatitis B is part of prenatal care)

At Wonderhealth Screeners, we provide comprehensive Hepatitis A, B, and C testing for accurate diagnosis and early intervention.

How Common is Hepatitis in Singapore?

Hepatitis remains a significant public health concern in Singapore. Hepatitis B, in particular, is prevalent, with transmission often occurring during childbirth. Hepatitis A outbreaks can occur due to contaminated food or water, while Hepatitis C is less common but increasingly detected among high-risk groups.

Hepatitis Testing Services at Wonderhealth Screeners

At Wonderhealth Screeners, we offer:

• Hepatitis A, B, and C Screening: Accurate blood tests to detect viral presence or immunity.
• Vaccination for Hepatitis A and B: Preventive vaccines to safeguard your liver health.
• Consultation & Treatment Plans: Tailored recommendations from qualified healthcare professionals.

Our services are discreet, affordable, and conducted in a supportive environment.