There are several causes of lung pain. Some of the common ones include: Pleurisy is an inflammation or swelling of pleura (thin layers of tissue) that cover the chest wall and the lungs. There is normally a small space between the layer that covers the chest cavity and the lungs.
Who is most at risk of getting hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is common worldwide. In regions where hepatitis B is most common such as countries in Asia and Africa, at least one in five people may be infected with this virus. You have a high risk of contracting hepatitis B if you: have unprotected sex with an infected person;
Maps of the world showing where hepatitis B and C are found more frequently, the colour references are explained below. It is important to be tested if you come from a country where hepatitis B or C is common or you have been exposed to needles or surgical instruments that may have been used for other people.The maps are drawn as a Peters' projection, which accurately represents the actual surface of countries and continents.nprotected sexual contact is the most common route in countries with low prevalence. The most common route of infection of hepatitis C is through sharing or re-using needles or surgical instruments.