Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Many things can cause hepatitis, but it's most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are several different types of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, as well as alcoholic hepatitis.


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Hepatitis

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Hepatitis E

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Hepatitis C

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) a virus that attacks the immune system, making it harder for you to fight infections. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a group of potentially life-threatening infections seen in the later stages of HIV infection.


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Hepatitis

Hepatitis E

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis A

What should I do after contact with someone else's blood or saliva?

Hepatitis C

What is the risk of infection from someone else's blood?

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