is hepatis b and HIV the same?

Answer 1

No, they're two different virus and cause different conditions. And there is a vaccine which works for 95% of the population for Hepatitis B and there isn't yet an effective vaccine for HIV.

Answer 2

The hepatitis B virus can cause an acute illness that resolves itself quickly without causing long-term liver damage. However, it can also cause a chronic illness that lasts more than six months, sometimes for life, with symptoms that come and go. This may cause cirrhosis and liver cancer.

HIV" stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Many people also refer to HIV as the "AIDS virus."

HIV lives in blood and other body fluids that contain blood or white blood cells

A positive test result means your body has been infected by the human immunodeficiency virus-and that you are capable of transmitting it to others. The test did not look for the actual virus itself, but found evidence of it in your blood. There's no way to tell from this result who gave you the virus, how long you've had it, or when it will begin to affect your health. You may see or hear the results called "HIV-positive," "HIV+," "HIV-antibody positive," or "seropositive for HIV." These terms all mean the same thing. People who have been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus are said to have "HIV disease." While the virus itself is not a disease, it progressively damages the body's immune system. This puts you at risk for developing illnesses you wouldn't otherwise get.

Answer 3

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. There are many causes of hepatitis. For example, alcohol excess and several different viruses can cause hepatitis. One virus that causes hepatitis is called the hepatitis B virus.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is an infection which can sometimes develop into AIDS. It is most commonly passed on by sexual contact. The virus attacks the infection fighting cells of the immune system which, over time, weakens and becomes unable to defend the body against bacteria, viruses and germs.

they are not the same - very different

Answer 4

No! They are similar in the fact that they both are viruses which can be transmitted from person to person through contact with infected blood, body fluids, secretions, etc. Although HIV is much more feared, it is far less infectious than Hep B. 90% of adults who acquire Hep B will eventually clear themselves of the virus. (The remaining 10% will be chronically infected). All HIV infected persons will continue to have the virus. HIV infection is a spectrum, with asymptomatic infection on one end, and complete immune exhaustion (AIDS) on the other end.

Answer 5

HEPATITS B - An infection of the liver caused by a DNA virus, is transmitted by contaminated blood or blood deratives in transfusion, by sexual contact by an infected person, or by the use of contaminated needles and instruments. The disease has a long incubation and symptoms that may become chronic causing serious damage to the liver.

HIV - human immunodeficiency virus - it the virus that caused AIDS. The virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact. In addition, pregnant women can pass HIV to their baby during pregnancy or delivery, as well as through breastfeeding. People with HIV have what is called HIV infection. Most of these people will develop AIDS as a result of their HIV infection.

Answer 6

No and Yes; Hep. B and HIV are both killer viruses that man has no cure for. They are found in the blood and affect the entire bodies immune system. HIV is probably much more deadly than Hep. B, but both will eventually kill you. They are both transmitted in the same ways; through blood, body fluids, sexual contact. Hep B attacks your liver while HIV is retrovirus that leads to AIDS. HIV attacks cells in the immune system of the individual.

Answer 7

No they are not. They are however both very contagious and both are transmitted through body fluids. There is a vaccine for Hep. B. but no cure. HIV will die when outside the body in a matter of minutes. Hep b can live for hours and sometimes days outside the body in a small amount of fluid or on a surface.

Answer 8

No - Hepatitis B is HBV - it is spread in a similar way but is much more infectious than HIV. In HIV clinics a few percent of gay people are found to be co-infected with HBV.

Answer 9

No. Both are viruses, both are potentially deadly, and both are transmitted by sexual contact or other exposure to body fluids, but hepatitis attacks the liver while HIV attacks the immune system.

Answer 10

NO. They are differnt viruses.
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus
Hepatitis b is part of a different group of viruses, hepatitis A, B and C. Separate viruses with different pathogenicity.