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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Viral hepatitis
			\| image = [[File:Ground_glass_hepatocytes_high_mag_cropped_2.jpg\|alt=Micrograph of ground glass hepatocytes, a finding in viral hepatitis]]
			\| caption = Micrograph of ground glass hepatocytes, a finding in viral hepatitis
			\| field = [[Gastroenterology]], [[Hepatology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Jaundice]], [[fatigue]], [[abdominal pain]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[dark urine]], [[pale stool]]
			\| complications = [[Cirrhosis]], [[liver cancer]], [[liver failure]]
			\| onset = Varies by type (acute or chronic)
			\| duration = Varies by type (acute: weeks to months; chronic: lifelong)
			\| types = [[Hepatitis A]], [[Hepatitis B]], [[Hepatitis C]], [[Hepatitis D]], [[Hepatitis E]]
			\| causes = [[Hepatitis viruses]]
			\| risks = [[Blood transfusion]], [[intravenous drug use]], [[sexual contact]], [[contaminated food or water]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Blood test]], [[liver function test]], [[imaging studies]], [[liver biopsy]]
			\| prevention = [[Vaccination]], [[safe sex]], [[hygiene]], [[screening blood products]]
			\| treatment = [[Antiviral drugs]], [[supportive care]], [[liver transplant]]
			\| prognosis = Varies by type and treatment
			\| frequency = Millions of cases worldwide
			}}
	'''Viral Hepatitis''' is a type of [[hepatitis]] caused by different [[virus\|viruses]]. It is characterized by inflammation of the [[liver]] and can lead to serious health complications, including [[cirrhosis]] and [[liver cancer]].		'''Viral Hepatitis''' is a type of [[hepatitis]] caused by different [[virus\|viruses]]. It is characterized by inflammation of the [[liver]] and can lead to serious health complications, including [[cirrhosis]] and [[liver cancer]].

	==Types of Viral Hepatitis==		==Types of Viral Hepatitis==

	There are five main types of viral hepatitis, namely: [[Hepatitis A]], [[Hepatitis B]], [[Hepatitis C]], [[Hepatitis D]], and [[Hepatitis E]]. Each type is caused by a different virus and varies in terms of transmission, severity, and geographical distribution.		There are five main types of viral hepatitis, namely: [[Hepatitis A]], [[Hepatitis B]], [[Hepatitis C]], [[Hepatitis D]], and [[Hepatitis E]]. Each type is caused by a different virus and varies in terms of transmission, severity, and geographical distribution.

	===Hepatitis A===		===Hepatitis A===
	Hepatitis A is caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.		Hepatitis A is caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

	===Hepatitis B===		===Hepatitis B===
	Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is transmitted through exposure to infectious blood, semen, and other body fluids.		Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is transmitted through exposure to infectious blood, semen, and other body fluids.

	===Hepatitis C===		===Hepatitis C===
	Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is primarily spread through direct contact with the blood of a person who has the disease.		Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is primarily spread through direct contact with the blood of a person who has the disease.

	===Hepatitis D===		===Hepatitis D===
	Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, is caused by the Hepatitis D virus (HDV). It is spread through direct contact with infected blood.		Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, is caused by the Hepatitis D virus (HDV). It is spread through direct contact with infected blood.

	===Hepatitis E===		===Hepatitis E===
	Hepatitis E is caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV). It is typically transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.		Hepatitis E is caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV). It is typically transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	Common symptoms of viral hepatitis include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, some people with viral hepatitis may not experience any symptoms.		Common symptoms of viral hepatitis include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, some people with viral hepatitis may not experience any symptoms.

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	Diagnosis of viral hepatitis is based on symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and blood tests.		Diagnosis of viral hepatitis is based on symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and blood tests.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment for viral hepatitis varies depending on the type of hepatitis, the severity of the disease, and the patient's overall health condition.		Treatment for viral hepatitis varies depending on the type of hepatitis, the severity of the disease, and the patient's overall health condition.

	==Prevention==		==Prevention==
	Prevention strategies for viral hepatitis include vaccination, safe food and water practices, safe injection practices, and safe sex practices.		Prevention strategies for viral hepatitis include vaccination, safe food and water practices, safe injection practices, and safe sex practices.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Hepatitis]]		* [[Hepatitis]]
	* [[Liver disease]]		* [[Liver disease]]
	* [[Infectious disease]]		* [[Infectious disease]]

	[[Category:Hepatitis]]		[[Category:Hepatitis]]
	[[Category:Infectious diseases]]		[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
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'''Viral Hepatitis''' is a type of [[hepatitis]] caused by different [[virus|viruses]]. It is characterized by inflammation of the [[liver]] and can lead to serious health complications, including [[cirrhosis]] and [[liver cancer]].

==Types of Viral Hepatitis==

There are five main types of viral hepatitis, namely: [[Hepatitis A]], [[Hepatitis B]], [[Hepatitis C]], [[Hepatitis D]], and [[Hepatitis E]]. Each type is caused by a different virus and varies in terms of transmission, severity, and geographical distribution.

===Hepatitis A===
Hepatitis A is caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

===Hepatitis B===
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is transmitted through exposure to infectious blood, semen, and other body fluids.

===Hepatitis C===
Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is primarily spread through direct contact with the blood of a person who has the disease.

===Hepatitis D===
Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, is caused by the Hepatitis D virus (HDV). It is spread through direct contact with infected blood.

===Hepatitis E===
Hepatitis E is caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV). It is typically transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.

==Symptoms==
Common symptoms of viral hepatitis include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, some people with viral hepatitis may not experience any symptoms.

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of viral hepatitis is based on symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and blood tests.

==Treatment==
Treatment for viral hepatitis varies depending on the type of hepatitis, the severity of the disease, and the patient's overall health condition.

==Prevention==
Prevention strategies for viral hepatitis include vaccination, safe food and water practices, safe injection practices, and safe sex practices.

==See Also==
* [[Hepatitis]]
* [[Liver disease]]
* [[Infectious disease]]

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