You probably might have an idea about this killer disease , I made a research which might interest you. You will get to know almost every detail about it . Mind you, you can't easily know if you are suffering from this disease-hepatitis until you read the symptoms . Are you a patient How can you tell
To cut my 'non-sense' speech, here it goes:
What is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis is most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are, however, other causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis (a disease occurring when the body makes antibodies against the liver tissue) and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins and alcohol.

The liver is located on the upper right side of the abdomen. It performs many critical functions that affect metabolism throughout the body, including:

bile production that is essential to digestion
filtering of toxins from the body
excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
activation of enzymes (specialized proteins essential to metabolic functions)
storage of glycogen, vitamins (a, d and k), and minerals
synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin
synthesis of clotting factors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 4.4 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis, and many more are unaware that they have it (CDC).

Viral infections of the liver that are classified as hepatitis are: hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. Hepatitis A is a milder version of the disease, whereas hepatitis D is more severe. Treatment options vary depending on what form of hepatitis is diagnosed, and what caused it. Some forms of hepatitis are preventable.
The Five Types of Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis A

This type derives from an infection with the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). This type of hepatitis is most commonly transmitted by consuming food or water that has been contaminated by feces.
Hepatitis B

This type derives from an infection with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This type is transmitted through puncture wounds or contact with infectious bodily fluids (such as blood, saliva or semen). Injection drug use, sex with an infected partner, or sharing razors with an infected person is activities that increase risk. It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis B and 350 million people worldwide live with this chronic disease (CDC).
Hepatitis C

This type comes from the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). This type of hepatitis is transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids (typically through injection drug use and sexual contact). HCV is among the most common blood borne viral infections in the United States. According to the CDC, 3.2 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide are living with a chronic form of this infection (CDC).
Hepatitis D

This is also called “delta hepatitis.” Hepatitis D is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis D virus (HDV), which is contracted through puncture wounds or contact with infected blood. This is a rare form of hepatitis that occurs in conjunction with hepatitis B infection, and it is very uncommon in the United States.
Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is a waterborne disease caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E is mainly found in areas with poor sanitation and is typically caused by ingesting fecal matter. This disease is uncommon in the U.S.. However, cases of Hepatitis E have been reported in the Middle East, Asia, Central America, and Africa (CDC).

Hepatitis A and E are normally contracted from eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Hepatitis B, C, and D are contracted through contaminated blood. These forms of hepatitis can be either acute or chronic, although types B and C usually become chronic.

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