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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).
This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.
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 ...
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 ...
“Anything that affects the liver and causes inflammation, by definition, is a hepatitis.” Listen as Dr. Stacey Rizza breaks down the ABCs of hepatitis.
Hepatitis and other viruses. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis E increase the risk of acute liver failure. · Prescription medicines. · Herbal supplements.
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 ...
Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C. Immune system condition. Diseases in which the immune system attacks certain parts of the body are called autoimmune diseases.
Hepatitis A outbreak may be linked to organic strawberries. Learn more about the virus from Mayo Clinic's Dr. Stacey Rizza.
Mayo Clinic experts estimate that nearly one-third of the globe's population has been or is infected with the hepatitis C virus. Most people don't know they ...
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