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ABSTRACT –

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a condition commonly caused through a viral infection or other infections such as autoimmune hepatitis and toxic substances like alcohol and certain drugs. Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body generates antibodies against its own liver tissues.

• Type A – It is caused by HAV transmitted through contaminated water or food or an infected person.
• Type B – It is transmitted by infectious body fluids like vaginal secretions or semen containing HBV.
• Type C – It is caused by HCV through sexual intercourse or drug consumption.
• Type D – It is a rare condition caused by HDV, generates by conjunction with hepatitis B.s
• Type E – It is a waterborne disease caused by HEV.

CAUSES –

• Excessive use of alcohol and other toxins
• Contaminated food or water
• Viruses and infection
• Autoimmune system reaction

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –

• Fatigue
• Flu like cold, cough and sneezing
• Yellow colored urine
• Pastel stools
• Pain in the abdomen
• Lack of appetite
• Weight loss
• Jaundice

DIAGNOSIS –

• Physical examination
• Liver test and biopsy
• Blood test
• Ultra sound

PREVENTION –

• Maintain good and personal hygiene
• Avoid consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish and oysters
• Don’t share other’s drug needles, razors, toothbrush etc
• Vaccination for Hepatitis A and B

TREATMENT –

• Vaccination
• Antiviral medications
• Frequent medical evaluation, monitoring and check-ups
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Intake of corticosteroids to treat Autoimmune Hepatitis

EPIDEMIOLOGY –

• Nearly 1.4 million people gets affected from Viral Hepatitis.
• It’s a severe disease resulting in multiple mortalities which is increasing every year.