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Article: Hepatitis, Infectious
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Hepatitis, Infectious
What Is Infectious Hepatitis?
Types of Viral Hepatitis
How Common Is Viral Hepatitis?
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis?
How Do Doctors Make the Diagnosis?
What Is the Treatment for Hepatitis?
What to Expect
How Can Hepatitis Be Prevented?
Resources
Hepatitis (heh-puh-TIE-tis) is an inflammation of the
liver*
. It can have several different causes, most commonly viral infection.
*liver
- is a large organ located beneath the ribs on the right side of the body. The liver performs numerous digestive and chemical functions essential for health.
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Alpha-interferon
Cirrhosis
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