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"Hepatitis" Types of Hepatitis


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Types of Viral Hepatitis
Several viruses are known to cause hepatitis. Here are the Common forms of viral hepatitis: 
  • Hepatitis A: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 3,050 instances of acute hepatitis A infections in the U.S. in 2012. This form of hepatitis does not lead to a chronic infection and usually has no complications. The liver usually heals from hepatitis A within 2 months. However, occasional deaths from hepatitis A have occurred due to liver failure. Hepatitis A can be prevented by vaccination .


  • Hepatitis B: This form of hepatitis infects between 200,000 and 300,000 people in the U.S. each year, but as many as 1.2 million people might be carrying the disease. More than 70% of all cases of hepatitis B affect young people between the ages of 15 and 39. Most people recover from the virus within 6 months. However, a few cases cause a life-long, chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis causes ongoing damage to the liver. The earlier in life hepatitis B is contracted, the more likely it is to become chronic. People can carry the virus without feeling sick. These people can still spread the virus. Hepatitis B can be prevented by getting a Vaccine 

  • Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C is one of the most common causes of liver disease in the U.S., and the number one reason for liver transplant. At least 80% of patients with hepatitis C develop a chronic liver infection. About 3.2 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic hepatitis C infection. It often does not show any symptoms. No vaccine is yet available to prevent hepatitis C.

People often recover from hepatitis, and the disease is often preventable. However, it is still considered a serious health risk because it can:
  • Destroy liver tissue.
  • Spread easily from person to person.
  • Weaken the body's immune system.
  • Cause the liver to fail.
  • Cause Liver cancer
  • Cause death

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