HbsAg test in Hyderabad
HbsAg test is also known as Australia antigen and Hepatitis B surface antigen. Hepatitis B is one of the common liver infection that is found globally. This will mostly target the liver, which will lead to liver infection. This virus will spread through the contact with infected bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, vaginal fluids, and semen, and can also be transmitted from the mother to the child during birth and early childhood. This test main purpose is to diagnose acute and chronic HBV infections.
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Symptoms
There are two types of symptoms which include Acute Hepatitis B Symptoms and Chronic Hepatitis B Symptoms:
Acute Hepatitis B Symptoms:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain, particularly around the liver (upper right quadrant)
- Dark urine
- Clay-colored stools
- Joint pain
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Chronic Hepatitis B Symptoms: Chronic hepatitis B is often does not show any symptoms for many years. However, some people may experience:
- Persistent fatigue
- Mild to moderate abdominal pain
- Persistent nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice
- Dark urine
HbsAg (Hepatitis B) test
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Why Choose Medintu for a HbsAg test?
HbsAg test need to be done when you are experiencing any signs and symptoms that related to hepatitis B. It is checked in pregnant women in order to prevent the transmission of hepatitis to the child during the pregnancy. If there are any accidental exposure to the virus then it is advised to take the test. In individuals at high risk of hepatitis B infection, such as those consuming intravenous drugs, sex workers, haemodialysis patients, and prisoners.
Steps to prevent Hepatitis B
Preventing the spread of Hepatitis B will include several steps such as vaccination, preventing blood exposure and many more that need to be followed in order to prevent it
- Vaccination:
The most effective way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis B is through vaccination. This will be given 3 or 4 shots over six months .
- newborn : Vaccinate all newborns with the first dose within 24 hours of birth, followed by additional doses according to the vaccination schedule.
- Children and Adolescents: Ensure vaccination for all unvaccinated children and adolescents up to age 18.
- Adults: Vaccinate all unvaccinated adults, especially those at high risk (e.g., health care workers, people with multiple sexual partners, people who inject drugs).
- Blood exposure should be prevented :
Avoid sharing of needles or syringes as this will pass the infection from one person to another.
Try to follow proper healthcare measures in order to dispose the needles.
Avoid sharing personal items such as razors, toothbrushes, and any of the items that are contaminated with blood.
- Mother-to-Child Transmission PreventionThe mother should follow regular screening while she is pregnant and having HBsAg. Newborn babies should get vaccinated with within 12 hours of birt, when there there mothers are positive to HBsAg.
Diagnosis
Hba 1c test does not require any of the specific preparations like any other blood tests, no fasting required before the test and you can eat and drink normally before the test. It is the simple test where they will take the blood sample from the Vein in your arm.
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FAQs
How to book an HbsAg test near me in Hyderabad?
- If you are looking for HbsAg test in Hyderabad. you can now book your appointment for HbsAg test at your home through Medintu.
How much does HbsAg test cost?
- The HbsAg test cost vary from one place to another place and this test will be done at your home with care.
What are the preparations required before the HbsAg test?
This test does not require any of the preparations like any other tests. You can eat and drink before the test.
What is HBsAg test?
- The HBsAg test detects the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen in the blood, indicating an active hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
How to control the spread of HbsAg test?
- The one can control the spread of HbsAg test by getting vaccinated, avoiding blood exposure, safe sexual practices, mother-to-child transmission prevention.