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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 [...]
Health Articles About Hepatitis
What Does Hepatitis B Core Antibody Positive Mean?
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Signs of hepatitis include tiredness or fatigue, fevers, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, itchy skin, muscle soreness (pain under the lower right rib cage), jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), dark urine, and light stools. Here are [...]
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 [...]
Top 10 Signs of Hepatitis To Watch Out For
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by one of three viruses known as A, B, and C. All of these viruses are contagious. When a person’s own immune system mistakes the liver for foreign matter and attacks the liver, the person has autoimmune hepatitis. Most people infected with hepatitis [...]