If left untreated this can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or end-stage liver disease. Hepatitis B is an infection that can cause severe liver damage. Hepatitis B is not ...

Viral infections such as hepatitis A and E cause acute hepatitis, whereas Hepatitis B and C cause chronic infections. Other viral infections, such as dengue, Herpes simplex etc, also can cause ...

Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause of viral hepatitis with significant health complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Assays for hepatitis B surface ...

Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. The most common ones in the U.S. are hep A, B, and C. Hepatitis A can make you feel like you have the flu. The first ...

Viral hepatitis types A, B, C, D and E can cause infection and subsequent liver inflammation. [iStockphoto] Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a vital organ ...

The American Liver Association points out that hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all caused by different viruses, each with its own impact on the liver. Hepatitis A: It's highly ...

With several drugs in use that inhibit the hepatitis B virus polymerases (nucleos(t)ide analogues (or NUCs)), some argue that new direct-acting antiviral drugs, and new NUCs in particular ...

Viral hepatitis is a major danger to public health. According to WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, viral hepatitis deaths ...