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Hepatitis
comes from the Ancient Greek wordhepatwhich means liver and the Latin
worditisthat means inflammation.
There are five types of hepatitis, which is named after the virus that causes
it. The five types are Hepatitis A (HAV), Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C
(HCV), Hepatitis D (HDV) and Hepatitis E (HEV). Among these types,
Hepatitis A and E are caused by ingestion of contaminated food or
water. Hepatitis B, C, and D are usually transmitted by contaminated blood
or blood products, invasive medical procedures which used contaminated
equipment, transmission from mother to baby at birth, from family member
to child and by sexual contact.
Types of Hepatitis
Hepatitis A Hepatitis A virus is usually present in the faeces of infected
persons and is transmitted by consumption of contaminated food or water.
Anal-oral contact during sex can also be a cause of hepatitis A. Since this
infection is mild in many cases, most people make a full recovery and do not
lead to chronic disease. However, it can also be severe and life threatening
since most areas in the world has poor sanitation.
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Mild fever
Muscle or joint aches
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Weight loss
Dark urine
Internal bleeding
Generalized itching
Jaundice
Light-colored stools
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