How is hepatitis B and C?

Transmission of hepatitis B and C. The disease caused by hepatitis (VH) B and (VH) C is a serious public health problem, affecting a huge number of people around the world.

How is hepatitis B and C?

• The sexual transmission is important for HBV (40%) and HCV (20%).

• Other modes of transmission include the use of:

"Intravenous drugs.

"Transfusion of blood.

"Mother and child.

"The use of tattoos and piercings.

"The occupational hazard of health workers.