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    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is typically caused by a viral infection. There are 5 main types of hepatitis viruses - A, B, C, D and E - that can be transmitted in different ways such as through contaminated food/water, sexual contact, or exposure to infected blood. Hepatitis C is generally considered the deadliest form. While there is no cure for hepatitis, vaccines are available for types A and B and treatment options vary depending on the viral type and stage of infection. Regular handwashing and avoiding risky behaviors can help to prevent transmission of the disease.

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    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is typically caused by a viral infection. There are 5 main types of hepatitis viruses - A, B, C, D and E - that can be transmitted in different ways such as through contaminated food/water, sexual contact, or exposure to infected blood. Hepatitis C is generally considered the deadliest form. While there is no cure for hepatitis, vaccines are available for types A and B and treatment options vary depending on the viral type and stage of infection. Regular handwashing and avoiding risky behaviors can help to prevent transmission of the disease.

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    Hepatitis

    Liver

    By: The Scientific Rebels

    What Is Hepatitis?
    An inflammation that characterizes in the liver.

    What are the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis?


    You get hepatitis by its caused by a virus and hepatitis a infection.

    What causes Hepatitis?


    1. When you eat or drink something that has a virus in it.
    2. Sexually transmitted
    3. Inject illegal drugs
    4. Draw tattoos
    5. Someone who is sick
    6. Causes Infection

    Is Hepatitis Deadly?
    Hepatitis is deadly. In fact Hepatitis C is most deadliest hepatitis out of all of them.
    But other hepatitis has different effects like Hepatitis A they experience body
    pain
    diarrhea,nausea,etc.

    How does Hepatitis spread among humans?


    1. Sexually transmitted
    2.

    Blood gets into another person

    How can you prevent Hepatitis?


    You can stay extra clean by washing your hands with soap and hot water.
    Avoid unclean food and water.

    Is there anyway to prevent individuals from catching


    the hepatitis
    Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E are diseases caused by three different viruses. Although
    each can cause similar symptoms, they have different modes of transmission and
    can affect the liver differently. Hepatitis A appears only as an acute or newly
    occurring infection and does not become chronic.

    Is there any cure?


    No, but you can take vaccines and treatment depends on the type of hepatitis.

    Facts about Hepatitis


    1. It is a long term condition
    2. Hepatitis C is considered "cured" when the virus is not detectable at 12 and
    24 weeks after treatment ends.
    3. Hepatitis C affects millions of americans.

    Types of Hepatitis
    The 5 types of Hepatitis, Theres Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E

    Resources
    "Hepatitis A, B, and C Center: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Transmission, and Treatments."WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2016
    www.webmd.com/hepatitis/

    Veterans Health Administration, Public Health and Environmental Hazards, Office of Public Health, Clinical Public Health Programs; HIV,
    Hepatitis, and Public Health Pathogens Program. "Viral Hepatitis." Viral Hepatitis Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2016.

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