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   What causes hepatitis B & C?

   • In particular, types B and C lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people and, together, are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer. Hepatitis A and E are typically caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B, C and D usually occur as a result of parenteral contact with infected body fluids.

   Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   What is acute hepatitis B?

   • Acute hepatitis B is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the hepatitis B virus. Some people with acute hepatitis B have no symptoms at all or only mild illness. For others, acute hepatitis B causes a more severe illness that requires hospitalization.

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   How is hepatitis B treated?

   • People who test positive for acute hepatitis B are usually treated through supportive care (rest, adequate nutrition, and fluids) to help relieve symptoms. There is no specific medication available. People with chronic hepatitis B can be treated with antiviral drugs and should be monitored regularly for signs of liver disease progression.

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2. www.goodrx.com › hepatitis-a-b-c-d-eWhat Is the Difference Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E ...

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   Jul 26, 2021 · People can get hepatitis B and D at the same time (called co-infection). Or they can get hepatitis D after first getting hepatitis B (called superinfection). Hepatitis D makes hepatitis B worse. People with hepatitis B and D get cirrhosis, liver failure, and cancer earlier than if they only had hepatitis B. Who should be tested? Only people ...

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   Aug 13, 2018 · Health News. Everything You Need to Know About Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. With outbreaks of several strands on the rise, it may be time to brush up on the causes of, vaccinations, and...

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5. www.healthline.com › health › hepatitis-a-vs-b-vs-cHepatitis A, B, and C: What to Know About Each Type - Healthline

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   Feb 18, 2021 · Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by different viruses that lead to inflammation of your liver. We break down the differences between each type and how they’re treated.

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   In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Many people with hepatitis do not have symptoms and do not know they are infected. If symptoms occur with an acute infection, they can appear anytime from 2 weeks to 6 months after exposure.

7. www.webmd.com › hepatitis › digestive-diseases-hepatitisTypes of Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis A, B, C - WebMD

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. There are five types, but the most common ones in the U.S. are hepatitis A, B, and C. All of them affect your...

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   Sep 1, 2019 · Scientists have identified 5 unique hepatitis viruses, identified by the letters A, B, C, D, and E. While all cause liver disease, they vary in important ways. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is present in the faeces of infected persons and is most often transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food.

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    Feb 20, 2024 · What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation in your liver. Inflammation is your body’s response to an infection or injury. Many things can injure your liver and trigger hepatitis. Toxic chemicals, heavy substance use, viral infections and bile flow problems are a few examples. Just about any liver disease will cause hepatitis.