Published on June 10, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now So what’s the difference? There are five different strains of the hepatitis virus. Even though they are distinguishable, the sheer complexity of the virus makes it difficult to understand the differences and nuances. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis translates to, “inflammation of the liver”. Many different situations can cause […]
Published on May 23, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now Hepatitis Awareness Month: Understanding the Risks May Is Hepatitis Awareness Month. The federal government, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and numerous other agencies and community allies are joining together to raise awareness of viral hepatitis. What is Hepatitis? First, let’s discuss exactly what viral hepatitis […]
Published on May 21, 2019 by myLAB Box
What is Hepatitis B? Did you know? The word “hepatitis” comes from Greek and means “inflammation of the liver”. The Hepatitis B virus, abbreviated HBV, is transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, vaginal secretions and semen. HBV can be passed to others through direct contact with contaminated blood, unprotected sex, use of contaminated needles, […]