Hepatitis: What Is It? Types, Symptoms, Causes, and More - Healthline
WEBMay 19, 2023 · Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It's commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis.
Hepatitis - Wikipedia
WEBHepatitis A and E are mainly spread by contaminated food and water. Hepatitis B is mainly sexually transmitted, but may also be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth and spread through infected blood. Hepatitis C is commonly spread through infected blood such as may occur during needle sharing by intravenous drug users.
Hepatitis: What It Is, Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatments
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · There are at least five distinct hepatitis viruses — hepatitis A, B, C, D and E — as well as other viral infections that can cause hepatitis. These different viruses spread in different ways. Some of the ways viral hepatitis can spread include: Food poisoning. Hepatitis A and E commonly spread through contaminated food and water ...
Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 1, 2019 · Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis.
Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can cause a range of health problems and can be fatal. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and ...
Hepatitis B - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBHepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For most people, hepatitis B is short term, also called acute, and lasts less than six months. But for others, the infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months.
What is Viral Hepatitis? | CDC
WEBWhen the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Hepatitis - NHS
WEBPage last reviewed: 23 August 2022. Next review due: 23 August 2025. Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol.
Hepatitis C - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 23, 2023 · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver swelling, called inflammation. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood that has the virus in it.
Hepatitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBHepatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the liver. Liver inflammation can be caused by several viruses (viral hepatitis), chemicals, drugs, alcohol, certain genetic disorders or by an overactive immune system that mistakenly attacks the liver, called autoimmune hepatitis.
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