About.com Health: What Kind of Hepatitis?

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Sunday is World Hepatitis Day; did you know that there are types D, E and G? For this and other lessons on the inflammation of the liver, let's get to our ABCs of hepatitis. Signs, Symptoms and Types of Hepatitis Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, is most often caused by a virus but can also be caused by some medications, toxins, heavy alcohol use and certain medical conditions. Hepatitis Signs and Symptoms Hepatitis A: Caused By Ingestion of Fecal Matter Could Your "Stomach Flu" Actually Be Hep A? Search Related Topics:  hepatitis medications  hepatitis  opportunistic infections Hep B: One of the Most Common Viral Infections Worldwide Hepatitis B (HBV) is caused by contact with blood, semen or other body fluids of an infected person, and can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing contaminated needles, or from mother to infant during childbirth. Fortunately, there's a vaccine for hepatitis B. Overview of Hepatitis B How to Get Tested for Hepatitis B Hepatitis B and Pregnancy Search Related Topics:  std risk factors  std prevention  hepatitis b (hbv) Hepatitis C: A Bloodborne Infection Hepatitis C (HCV) is spread through infected blood, most often via needles or other drug injection paraphernalia. Like hepatitis B, it's often symptom-less, and four out of five infections become chronic--potentially leading to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. The Facts About Hepatitis C Can Drinking Alcohol Worsen Hep C Infection? Having Both Hepatitis C and HIV Search Related Topics:  hepatitis  stds in special populations  blood donation Preventing Hepatitis Infection The best way to prevent hepatitis A and B is to get vaccinated, but there's unfortunately no vaccine yet for hepatitis C. Avoiding use of shared needles and personal items, and practicing safe sex, are essential in preventing hepatitis C. How To Prevent Hepatitis Safe Sex Tips and Tricks How to Properly Wash Your Hands Related Searches Signs of Hepatitis B Health Symptoms Health Definition Health Facts About Health Featured Articles Popular Diets That Could Be Bad For You Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Topical Treatments for Toenail Fungus How Autism's Definition and Diagnosis Has Changed With Time The Best Anti-Aging Sunscreens All About Stage 4 Breast Cancer   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement