Hepatitis: What It Is, Symptoms, Transmission Treatments Hepatitis happens when something causes inflammation in your liver You can spread hepatitis if you have close contact with someone who has the disease Common symptoms include different types of upper abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medication and a liver transplant What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis - Wikipedia Hepatitis is most commonly caused by the virus hepatovirus A, B, C, D, and E [2][3] Other viruses can also cause liver inflammation, including cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, and yellow fever virus
Hepatitis | Definition, Types, Causes, Symptoms | Britannica hepatitis, inflammation of the liver that results from a variety of causes, both infectious and noninfectious Infectious agents that cause hepatitis include viruses and parasites Noninfectious causes include certain drugs and toxic agents
Viral Hepatitis | CDC Learn about viral hepatitis, statistics, surveillance, resources, populations and impact
Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO) There are 5 main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E While they can all cause liver disease, they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and prevention methods
Hepatitis - NHS Hepatitis is when your liver becomes inflamed, usually due to a virus or drinking too much alcohol over a long period of time Some types of hepatitis can lead to serious problems if not treated Many people with hepatitis will get no symptoms at all or only get symptoms a long time after infection If you do have symptoms, these may include:
Hepatitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine Hepatitis 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