July 28 is “World Hepatitis Day”. According to the latest local epidemiological research, about 6% of the Hong Kong population has been infected with hepatitis B virus, that is, about 400,000 people have hepatitis B. About 15% to 40% of untreated chronic hepatitis B patients will develop fatal advanced liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer in the long run.
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The Department of Health reminds people at higher risk to consult their family doctors for a hepatitis B blood test and to take appropriate preventive measures including hepatitis B vaccination. Patients with chronic hepatitis B should consult their doctors to determine the appropriate treatment plan and receive regular follow-up Advance and check, early detection and treatment of changes in the liver.
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Chronic hepatitis B is a lifelong infection in which patients can remain symptom-free for decades until the liver is severely damaged. People at higher risk of HBV infection, including family members of chronic hepatitis B patients, sexual partners, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, sex workers, and people living with HIV, should be tested to determine their hepatitis B hepatitis status.
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The Department of Health appeals to the public who once consulted Ouyang Weici, a listed Chinese medicine practitioner in Room 1, 18th Floor, Fuyu Center, No. 138 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho, to stop using a green ointment prescribed by him because it contains undeclared western medicine ingredients .
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The Hospital Authority recently reported a suspected poisoning case. A 25-year-old man visited the Chinese medicine practitioner more than 10 times since last May because of eczema. Eczema skin. He sought treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the 7th of this month due to worsening eczema and cellulitis in both legs. According to the reported case, the DH searched the premises of a Chinese medicine practitioner and seized the green ointment for testing. The results showed that the ointment samples contained undeclared western medicine ingredients, including “dexamethasone acetate”, “ketoconazole” and “lincomycin”. On the 27th, the police arrested a 77-year-old man on suspicion of illegal possession of Part 1 poisons, unregistered pharmaceutical products and antibiotics.
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The Department of Health has set up a hotline 2961 8949 since the 28th for inquiries from citizens who have used the above-mentioned ointments prescribed by Chinese medicine. The hotline operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Members of the public who have received prescription ointments should seek medical advice as soon as possible if they feel unwell or have doubts.
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“Dexamethasone acetate” is a corticosteroid, a Part 1 poison and a prescription drug. Improper use can cause serious side effects, such as muscle atrophy and other symptoms. “Ketoconazole” is also a Part 1 poison. In addition, external use of “ketoconazole” and “lincomycin” can cause side effects such as skin itching, irritation and allergic reactions.
On the 27th, the Department of Health appealed to the public who had consulted Ouyang Weici, a listed Chinese medicine practitioner in Room 1, 18th Floor, Fuyu Center, 138 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan River, to stop using a green ointment prescribed by him because it was found Contains undeclared western medicine ingredients.Photo of the Information Services Department
2023-07-28 09:17:35
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