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1. Hepatitis C antibody test - Mayo Clinic

   An HCV antibody test shows whether you've ever come into contact with the virus that causes hepatitis C. A hep C infection can cause serious liver damage.

2. Viral hepatitis - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

   Develop advanced imaging technology for monitoring liver inflammation during direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C, and evaluate risks of severe ...

3. Autoimmune hepatitis - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

   This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.

4. Infectious Diseases A–Z: Vaccine best way to prevent hepatitis A as infections rise nearly 300%

   "Hepatitis A is highly contagious and affects the liver," says Dr. Rizza. "It's a self-limited infection in contrast to some other viral hepatitis. This means ...

5. Mayo Clinic Minute Hepatitis A in the US Video Audio Vivien Williams VO: Water and food to liver image

   Water and food contaminated with feces: That's how the hepatitis A virus spreads, causing infection and inflammation of the liver. Stacey Rizza, M.D. (0:23).

6. Mayo Clinic Minute: ABCs of hepatitis VIDEO AUDIO Approximately 5.3 million people in the US have hepatitis. Stacey Rizza, M.D.

   “Anything that affects the liver and causes inflammation, by definition, is a hepatitis.” Listen as Dr. Stacey Rizza breaks down the ABCs of hepatitis.

7. Hepatitis a vaccine (intramuscular route) - Side effects & uses - Mayo Clinic

   Hepatitis A is a serious disease of the liver that can cause death. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), and is spread most often through infected food ...

8. Therapies for hepatitis C - Mayo Clinic

   Doctors also study the use of antiviral therapy before or after liver transplant for some people with hepatitis C. In addition, doctors conduct research to ...

9. Hepatitis C livers now usable for transplant into patients uninfected with hepatitis C - Mayo Clinic

   A transplant hepatologist explains findings from a study showing positive outcomes with liver transplant from hepatitis C virus (HCV)-seropositive donors to ...

10. Hepatitis b immune globulin (intramuscular route, intravenous route) - Side effects & uses - Mayo Clinic

    Sexual partners of persons with hepatitis B. Persons who may be exposed to the virus by means of blood, blood products, or human bites, such as health care ...