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;
The word hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and also refers to a group of viral infections that affect the liver. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The delivery of healthcare has the potential to transmit hepatitis to both healthcare workers and patients.