Introduction:
The word “hepatitis” is a medical term, which means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol consumption, and bacterial or viral infections. Hepatitis is also the name of a family of viral infections that affect the liver; the most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Hepatitis: When the Liver Becomes Inflamed
A brief discussion on hepatitis covering its common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Learn more. >>>
Types/Forms of Viral Hepatitis
An overview of some of the forms of viral hepatitis. Learn more. >>>
Hepatitis A
A discussion about this highly contagious viral hepatitis that can be spread through ingestion of contaminated foods and drinks. Learn more. >>>
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is spread through contact with an infected person’s blood, semen, or other body fluid. Learn more about it. >>>
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is spread when an infected person’s blood comes in contact with the blood of an uninfected person. Learn more. >>>
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks normal liver cells. Learn more. >>>
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The word “hepatitis” is a medical term, which means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol consumption, and bacterial or viral infections. Hepatitis is also the name of a family of viral infections that affect the liver; the most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Hepatitis: When the Liver Becomes Inflamed
A brief discussion on hepatitis covering its common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Learn more. >>>
Types/Forms of Viral Hepatitis
An overview of some of the forms of viral hepatitis. Learn more. >>>
Hepatitis A
A discussion about this highly contagious viral hepatitis that can be spread through ingestion of contaminated foods and drinks. Learn more. >>>
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is spread through contact with an infected person’s blood, semen, or other body fluid. Learn more about it. >>>
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is spread when an infected person’s blood comes in contact with the blood of an uninfected person. Learn more. >>>
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks normal liver cells. Learn more. >>>
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