A close look at hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is characterized by inflammation and damage to the liver resulting from acute or chronic liver infection. This condition is caused by a group of viruses that target the liver, including hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis D virus (HDV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis E virus (HEV), and hepatitis G virus (HGV).
Hepatitis diseases do not discriminate based on age or gender and can affect anyone. Acute infections of the liver caused by HAV and HEV are usually self-limiting, with low mortality rates. These types of infections are acute hepatitis, typically transmitted through contaminated food and water and provide lifelong immunity to the infected person.
On the other hand, HBV and HCV infections can lead to chronic liver infections, which can result in severe health complications such as liver cirrhosis, liver failure, hepatocellular carcinomas, and even death. Additionally, HDV and HGV are satellite viruses that frequently co-infect individuals who are already infected with HBV or HCV. At the same time, HBV and HCV are primarily blood-borne infections that can be transmitted through blood and blood products, such as during blood transfusions, hemodialysis, and parenteral drug use. Sexual intercourse and mother-to-child transmission can also spread HBV and HCV infections.
Be vigilant about hepatitis symptoms:
Viral hepatitis is an infection that can cause liver inflammation and scarring over time, eventually leading to severe conditions like liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. Unfortunately, patients often don't experience any noticeable symptoms for many years after becoming infected, while their liver slowly sustains damage in silence until evident liver disease symptoms arise.
In the early stages of hepatitis, symptoms are often minimal and may present like flu-like symptoms, including headache, low-grade fever, myalgia, fatigue, and generalized malaise. Therefore, getting diagnosed and treated promptly is essential to control disease progression and symptoms. Timely medical intervention is critical in managing viral hepatitis.
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