Alfonso Garcia

Mr. Holley
H.I. Period 3
12 November 2010
Definition
Definition: (An inflammatory condition of
the liver, characterized by discomfort,
jaundice, and enlargement of the organ
and bacterial, viral, or immunological in
origin; may also result from use of alcohol
and other toxic drugs.) (Adler Richard)
Journal
What do you know about your assigned STD
and about STDs in general?
The STD I was assigned is Hepatitis A & B.
Stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
What I know is that they are bad. Some
diseases are HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
and more.
Adler, Richard. "Hepatitis." Magills Medical
Guide. Ed. Tracy Irons-Georges, 4th rev.
ed. 5 vols. Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press,
2008. Salem Health Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
Symptoms
The symptoms are (Jaundice, liver
enlargement, discomfort, fatigue, low-
grade fever, nausea, weight loss.) (Adler
Richard)
How you get it?
Causes: (Bacterial or viral infection,
immunological disorder, abuse of alcohol
and other toxic drugs) (Adler Richard)
How to prevent it?
To prevent it you should be aware and use a
condom.
Treatment
Treatments: Antibiotics, hospitalization
(Adler Richard)