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TwitterHepatitis C is inflammation or swelling of the liver that is caused by a virus. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. There are several types of hepatitis that are caused by specific viruses. Autoimmune hepatitis is not caused by a virus. In this type of hepatitis, the body’s own immune system becomes confused and attacks [...]
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Hepatitis A Vaccine Schedule for Adults
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. Hepatitis B and C are also caused by viruses. Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the liver as if it was foreign material. Hepatitis A symptoms usually appear between 2 and 7 weeks after exposure. Some people who have hepatitis A show [...]