Hepatitis is a silent disease that can have fatal consequences. Approximately 80% of people infected with the Hepatitis C virus have no visible symptoms. Aware of this diagnostic challenge, the Health Department is investing in knowledge and decentralization of actions. On Tuesday, July 11, the Specialized Care Service (SAE) carried out training on the care line for viral hepatitis, with the first group of employees from the Basic Health Units (UBS) in the municipality. Two other groups will receive qualification on the 18th and 20th of July.
Hepatitis B and C: risk of chronicity and serious complications
Hepatitis B and C have the potential to become chronic and can lead to complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. The SAE coordinator, nurse Janaína dos Santos Aiquel, highlighted the importance of diagnosing, monitoring and treating these diseases.
Types A, B and C are the most common forms of viral hepatitis, characterized by an inflammation of the liver. The disease can present silently or with mild symptoms, such as tiredness, fever, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowish skin and eyes, dark urine and pale stools.
Rapid test in UBS: expanding early diagnosis
The great challenge faced is to expand the testing and diagnosis of viral hepatitis. Doctor Carolina Moro Titton, SAE gastroenterologist and one of the speakers at the event, recommends that all people over 20 years old, not vaccinated against hepatitis B, perform the rapid test at Basic Health Units. In addition, all people over 40 years old should be tested for hepatitis C, as well as pregnant women and individuals in vulnerable conditions and at greater risk of exposure.
Where to get tested and appropriate referral
To carry out the tests, interested parties should look for the Basic Health Unit closest to their residence. If the result is reactive, the unit’s physician will request a viral load test. If confirmed positive, the patient will be referred to the SAE, where he will receive proper follow-up and treatment.
Yellow July: awareness and actions to combat viral hepatitis
The month of July is known as “Yellow July”, dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis. In addition to drawing the population’s attention to this health issue, the objective is to simplify diagnosis, decentralize care, facilitate access to medication and speed up treatment initiation. The SAE plays a key role in promoting these actions and training health professionals, aiming to improve care for patients with hepatitis.
Hepatitis is a silent disease that can have fatal consequences. Approximately 80% of people infected with the Hepatitis C virus have no visible symptoms. Aware of this diagnostic challenge, the Health Department is investing in knowledge and decentralization of actions. On Tuesday, July 11, the Specialized Care Service (SAE) carried out training on the care line for viral hepatitis, with the first group of employees from the Basic Health Units (UBS) in the municipality. Two other groups will receive qualification on the 18th and 20th of July.
Hepatitis B and C: risk of chronicity and serious complications
Hepatitis B and C have the potential to become chronic and can lead to complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. The SAE coordinator, nurse Janaína dos Santos Aiquel, highlighted the importance of diagnosing, monitoring and treating these diseases.
Types A, B and C are the most common forms of viral hepatitis, characterized by an inflammation of the liver. The disease can present silently or with mild symptoms, such as tiredness, fever, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowish skin and eyes, dark urine and pale stools.
Rapid test in UBS: expanding early diagnosis
The great challenge faced is to expand the testing and diagnosis of viral hepatitis. Doctor Carolina Moro Titton, SAE gastroenterologist and one of the speakers at the event, recommends that all people over 20 years old, not vaccinated against hepatitis B, perform the rapid test at Basic Health Units. In addition, all people over 40 years old should be tested for hepatitis C, as well as pregnant women and individuals in vulnerable conditions and at greater risk of exposure.
Where to get tested and appropriate referral
To carry out the tests, interested parties should look for the Basic Health Unit closest to their residence. If the result is reactive, the unit’s physician will request a viral load test. If confirmed positive, the patient will be referred to the SAE, where he will receive proper follow-up and treatment.
Yellow July: awareness and actions to combat viral hepatitis
The month of July is known as “Yellow July”, dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis. In addition to drawing the population’s attention to this health issue, the objective is to simplify diagnosis, decentralize care, facilitate access to medication and speed up treatment initiation. The SAE plays a key role in promoting these actions and training health professionals, aiming to improve care for patients with hepatitis.
