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Hepatitis is swelling of the liver, called inflammation, often caused by an infection. When a virus causes hepatitis, it's called viral hepatitis.
Chronic HBV infection lasts six months or longer. It lingers because the immune system can't fight off the infection. Chronic hepatitis B virus infection may ...
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn how the disease spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it.
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) ...
Hepatitis B. Blood test results can tell your healthcare professional if the infection is acute or chronic. Tests that check for liver damage or complications ...
It can lead to serious liver damage and sometimes liver cancer. If you have hepatitis, you can spread it to other people even if you don't feel sick. A virus ...
Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Stacey Rizza explains the various forms.
Toxic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver in response to toxins. Alcohol, chemicals, medicines or nutritional supplements can cause toxic hepatitis.
Blood tests can detect the hepatitis B virus in your body. They also can tell your healthcare professional if the infection is acute or chronic. A simple blood ...
Hepatitis A — A highly contagious viral condition that causes inflammation affecting the liver's ability to function, hepatitis A is most likely contracted from ...
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