Hepatitis
Hepatitis affects millions of people yet in many instances, those who are infected aren’t aware of it because they may not exhibit any symptoms. This Web guide can familiarize you with the types of hepatitis, help you understand how it is spread, and explain what you can do to avoid contracting hepatitis.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. According to the World Health Organization, there are five main types of hepatitis, labeled with the letters A through E. The resources recommended in this section of the guide can help you learn more about hepatitis in general, or research a specific type of hepatitis.
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- If you prefer hard copies of educational materials about hepatitis, organizations like the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) have free information packets available by request.
- Two forms of hepatitis—types F and G—have very limited information available.
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For an overview of hepatitis …
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
contains a brief explanation of what hepatitis is, and details its variations. The site also explains who is at risk for different versions of the virus.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
answers some frequently asked questions about hepatitis, such as how it is contracted, whether it’s safe to visit someone who has hepatitis and for women, whether they can breastfeed a baby if they have hepatitis B.
KidsHealth
provides an age-appropriate explanation of hepatitis to help young children understand what this disease is and how it affects a person.
To learn about the types of hepatitis …
Hepatitis Foundation International
gives readers a quick rundown of facts about hepatitis A, B and C, and explains what can be done to prevent infection. Don’t miss the valuable page on how to live with these viruses without placing yourself or others at risk.
The American Social Health Association
offers overviews of hepatitis D and hepatitis E, with discussions of how common both versions of the virus are, methods of transmission, symptoms and more.
Who knew?
HIV InSite
notes that a hepatitis “coinfection” is common for HIV patients. This site is part of the University of California, San Francisco.
Hepatitis Symptoms and Diagnosis
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Hepatitis Treatment and Prevention
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Finding Support for Hepatitis
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