Risk Factors of Infection and Transmission of Viral Hepatitis B and E

Viral hepatitis is a disease burden in Africa and globally. It can be caused by RNA or DNA virus, which hepatotropic pose financial on the individual, their family, society. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) that present blood body fluids, including saliva, semen, vaginal secretion. par-enterally transmitted with horizontal vertical transmission. The risk of infection transmission could result occupational exposure, use unsterilized blades for traditional cultural practices like tribal marks, level awareness prevention adherence to standard universal precautions. also includes individual sexual history, availability access vaccines, hazards vaccine acceptance vaccination status individuals. E (HEV) single-stranded through faeco-oral route consumption contaminated food water. Low socio-economic status, poor environmental sanitation, water supply, sewage disposal facilities, prevention, social condition decreased personal hygiene are associated factors infection. Knowledge community-based practice World Health Organization (WHO) preventive treatments reduce infections. Mediscope 2023;10(2): 89-92