Liver Diseases & Hepatology

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a medical term used to describe the inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors, including viral infections, excessive alcohol consumption, certain medications, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic disorders. Hepatitis can range in severity from mild and self-limiting to severe and chronic, potentially leading to long-term liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver failure. There are several types of hepatitis, with the most common being viral hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is caused by specific viruses, including hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV), and hepatitis E virus (HEV).