Can you eat eggs with viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on February 01, 2025
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Patients with viral hepatitis can generally eat some eggs when their condition is relatively mild and there are no obvious symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy or hepatic coma. However, if the symptoms are particularly severe, and there is hepatic encephalopathy or even hepatic coma, it is necessary to restrict protein intake. The diet for viral hepatitis should be tailored to the actual situation, consuming light, easily digestible and absorbable foods. It is important to avoid overly greasy, irritating, or moldy foods. The variety of foods should be rich and nutritionally balanced, and the treatment should be targeted.

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How to test for viral hepatitis?

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Is viral hepatitis hereditary?

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How is chronic viral hepatitis treated?

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Transmission routes of viral hepatitis

Different types of viral hepatitis are transmitted through different routes, and preventive measures should start from the cause of the disease, cutting off transmission routes and protecting susceptible individuals. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route, usually by consuming food or water contaminated with the hepatitis A or E virus. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child; general contact usually does not lead to infection. Preventive measures include cutting off transmission routes, such as avoiding contact with patients with viral hepatitis, and getting vaccinated against hepatitis B and A.