major types of hepatitis
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- the three major types of hepatitis are hepatitis a which you ve heard about hepatitis b and hepatitis c there are other types of hepatitis which are less known which i will not go into for example autoimmune hepatitis or hepatitis d which are well described in the literature
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Types of Viral Hepatitis What is Hepatitis. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It is usually caused by viral infections, toxic agents or drugs but may be an autoimmune response. It is characterised by jaundice, abdominal pain, liver enlargement and sometimes fever.
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- viruses that primarily attack the liver are called hepatitis viruses there are several types of hepatitis viruses including types a b c d e and possibly g types a b and c are the most common all hepatitis viruses can cause acute hepatitis viral hepatitis types b and c can cause chronic hepatitissymptoms of acute viral hepatitis include fatigue flu like symptoms dark urine light colored stools fever and jaundice however acute viral hepatitis may occur with minimal symptoms that go unrecognizedll hepatitis viruses can cause acute hepatitis viral hepatitis types b and c can cause chronic hepatitis symptoms of acute viral hepatitis include fatigue flu like symptoms dark urine light colored stools fever and jaundice however acute viral hepatitis may occur with minimal symptoms that go unrecognized
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- Viral hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by. one of several viruses. In the United States, the most. common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. While all three types of. hepatitis can cause similar symptoms, each virus is. spread in different ways.n the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. While all three types of hepatitis can cause similar symptoms, each virus is spread in different ways. Are gay and bisexual men at risk for viral hepatitis?
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Vaccines for Hepatitis A & B Hepatitis A and B: Diseases of the Liver. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most often caused by a viral infection. There are three common types of hepatitis caused by viruses: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Vaccines have been developed that protect people from contracting hepatitis A and B. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be spread from person to person, although in different ways.
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Additional Tests You Might Need HEP C GENOTYPE. The Hepatitis C genotype refers to a specific “strain” or type of the Hepatitis C virus. There are six major types of Hepatitis C around the world: genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. In the United States, genotypes 1, 2, and 3 are common: Genotype 1: Most Americans (nearly 75%) with Hepatitis C have this type.
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Which is worse- Hepatitis A, B, or C? Most liver damage is caused by 3 hepatitis viruses, called hepatitis A, B and C. However, hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol and some other toxins and infections, as well as from our own autoimmune process (the body attacks itself).
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- Some types of hepatitis can cause very serious diseases and — in extreme cases — may lead to death. Three types of hepatitis virus can be sexually transmitted. The type of hepatitis most likely to be sexually transmitted is hepatitis B (HBV). Hepatitis B is spread through semen, vaginal fluids, blood, and urine.
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Hepatitis (Viral Hepatitis, A, B, C, D, E, G) 1 Viruses that primarily attack the liver are called hepatitis viruses. There are several types of hepatitis viruses including types A, B, C, D, E, and possibly G. Types A, B, and C are the most common. 2  All hepatitis viruses can cause acute hepatitis.  Viral hepatitis types B and C can cause chronic hepatitis.
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- 1 The five main types of hepatitis are caused by viruses. 2  Globally, around 250 million people are affected by hepatitis C and 300 million people are estimated to be hepatitis B carriers. 3  Hepatitis A is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. 4  Hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted disease.
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- Hepatitis is most often caused by one of several viruses, which is why it is often called viral hepatitis. The most common types of viral hepatitis in the United States are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.This fact sheet focuses on viral hepatitis.epatitis is most often caused by one of several viruses, which is why it is often called viral hepatitis. The most common types of viral hepatitis in the United States are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. This fact sheet focuses on viral hepatitis.
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- to date there are at least five different types of viral hepatitis a b c d and e hepatitis a hepatitis a is spread by either direct contact with an infected person s feces or by indirect fecal contamination of food or water symptoms include fever dark urine light stool
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Viral hepatitis The name of each type of viral hepatitis condition corresponds to the virus that causes it. For example, hepatitis A is caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV).he name of each type of viral hepatitis condition corresponds to the virus that causes it. For example, hepatitis A is caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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Viral Hepatitis In the United States, viral hepatitis is most commonly caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). These 3 viruses can all result in acute disease with symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, malaise, and jaundice. Additionally, HBV and HCV can lead to chronic infection.BV causes more than 4 million cases of acute hepatitis per year throughout the world, and it is estimated that approximately 350 million people are chronically infected with the virus. HBV leads to 1 million deaths annually as a result of viral hepatitis–induced liver disease.
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Viral hepatitis It may present in acute (recent infection, relatively rapid onset) or chronic forms. The most common causes of viral hepatitis are the five unrelated hepatotropic viruses Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E.n addition to the nominal hepatitis viruses, other viruses that can also cause liver inflammation include Herpes simplex, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, and Yellow fever.
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- Most liver damage is caused by 3 hepatitis viruses, called hepatitis A, B and C. 1  Detoxification (filters harmful substances form the blood, such as alcohol) 2  Stores vitamins A, D, K and B12 (also stores minerals) 3  Protein synthesis (makes certain amino acids - the building blocks of proteins)
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Hepatitis Causes of hepatitis can be divided into the following major categories: infectious, metabolic, ischemic, autoimmune, genetic, and other. Infectious agents include viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Toxins, drugs, alcohol, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are metabolic causes of liver injury and inflammation.
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- Usually, specific treatment is not needed. Acute viral hepatitis can be caused by five hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, and E—see Table: The Hepatitis Viruses) and probably other as yet unidentified viruses. Hepatitis A virus is the most common cause, followed by hepatitis B virus.
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- Major Liver Inflammation or hepatitis Causes. Here is a list for the major causes of hepatitis: Infectious/Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. Drug Reactions. Alcohol. Autoimmune Hepatitis – an illness wherein the immune system damages the liver. Glandular Fever. Cytomegalovirus. Harsh bacterial infection.
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Types of Viral Hepatitis The different types of VIRAL hepatitis are A (formerly called infectious hepatitis), B (serum hepatitis), C (formerly called non-A, non-B hepatitis), D (delta hepatitis), E (a virus transmitted through the faeces of an infected person), F, G, cryptogenic (Caused by a virus as yet unidentified).epatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus, the virus is very common in Asia, China, Philippines, China, Africa and the Middle east.
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Viral Hepatitis In the United States, viral hepatitis is most commonly caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). These 3 viruses can all result in acute disease with symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, malaise, and jaundice. Additionally, HBV and HCV can lead to chronic infection.
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- 1 Viral hepatitis types B and C can cause chronic hepatitis. 2  Symptoms of acute viral hepatitis include fatigue, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, light-colored stools, fever, and jaundice; however, acute viral hepatitis may occur with minimal symptoms that go unrecognized.he most common hepatitis viruses are types A, B, and C. Reference to the hepatitis viruses often occurs in an abbreviated form (for example, HAV, HBV, HCV represent hepatitis viruses A, B, and C, respectively.) The focus of this article is on these viruses that cause the majority of human viral hepatitis.
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ABCs of Hepatitis VO: The most common forms of hepatitis in this country are hepatitis A, B and C. The main differences are how you get each virus, how long you have it, and what each virus can do to your liver. The word hepatitis means swelling or inflammation of the liver after it's been attacked by a virus. A, B or C refers to the kind of hepatitis virus that's making your liver sick. GRAPHIC: PHOTO OF RAINDROPS HITTING A PUDDLE... MORPHS INTO PHOTO OF HANDS DOING FOOD PREP WORK...