Viral Hepatitis
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Hepatitis can be categorized as viral or non-viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the liver, when inflammation is caused by a virus, it's called viral hepatitis. The most common types of viral hepatitis are A, B, C, D & E.
Hepatitis can be acute, meaning it flares up suddenly and then goes away with or without treatment. Hepatitis can also become chronic, meaning it lasts long-term and often leads to ongoing symptoms and gradual liver damage.
For more than 15 years, The Liver Institute has been on the forefront of various viral hepatitis treatments. With innovative treatments and well-rounded strategies, we can successfully cure most patients and reduce the risk of future complications.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), most often transmitted through unsafe food or water. According to the World Health Organization, tens of millions of people worldwide are infected each year, particularly in regions with inadequate sanitation. Although most individuals make a full recovery, outbreaks can place a heavy burden on communities with limited healthcare resources.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B can either be short (acute) or chronic (long-term) and is found in blood and certain body fluids. With effective treatment and cancer screening strategies, our hepatologists can mitigate the complications patients typically experience with this disease.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C effects about 3 million Americans and is the most common cause of liver cancer in the United States. Hep C can often go undiagnosed due to lack of symptoms. Effective screening strategies, especially for patients born between 1945-1965, allow healthcare providers to diagnose patients at an earlier stage and provide treatment before complications arise.
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is an infection caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Similar to hepatitis A, it spreads mainly through contaminated food or water, especially in regions with limited sanitation and poor hygiene.