Hepatitis summary

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.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis E
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Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis A

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