Viral hepatitis
Types of hepatitis: viral and non-viral
A short guide to the types of hepatitis: viral (A, B, C, D and E) and non-viral (alcohol, fatty liver, autoimmune and toxic), with their differences at a glance.
Viral hepatitis
Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E: how they spread, what symptoms they cause and their current treatments.
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The 2017 hepatitis A outbreak in Chile
In 2017 Chile had a hepatitis A outbreak with sexual transmission among men. What happened, why more adults are now susceptible, and how the vaccine prevents it.
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How to prevent and detect hepatitis
Viral hepatitis can be prevented with vaccines, hygiene and safe practices, and detected with a simple blood test. What to do to protect yourself and who to test.
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Undiagnosed hepatitis C in Chile: many have it and don't know
Hepatitis C is now curable with oral antivirals. That is why a one-time antibody test matters: many people carry the virus without knowing it.
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Herpes hepatitis (herpes simplex virus hepatitis)
Herpes simplex virus hepatitis is a rare cause of acute liver failure, severe in pregnant and immunocompromised people. Early intravenous acyclovir saves lives.
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What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be acute or chronic and has many causes: viruses, fatty liver, alcohol, medications and autoimmune disease.
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Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection
Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection speeds up liver damage, but today hepatitis C is cured in more than 95% of cases with direct-acting antivirals.
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is now a curable disease. Oral antiviral pills taken for 8 to 12 weeks clear the virus in more than 95% of people. What it is, how it spreads and how it is treated.
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Hepatitis B: transmission, prevention and treatment
What hepatitis B is, how it spreads, why the vaccine prevents it, and how chronic infection is treated with oral antivirals. A guide for patients.
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Hepatitis C: frequently asked questions
Clear answers about hepatitis C: how it spreads, whether it is curable, how it is diagnosed and why it is now cured in over 95% of cases with oral treatment.
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Hepatitis E: transmission, pregnancy and treatment
Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by a virus spread through water or undercooked meat. It usually clears on its own, but can be severe in pregnancy.
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an acute liver infection spread through contaminated water or food. It almost always resolves on its own and never becomes chronic. How it spreads, is diagnosed and prevented.
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Hepatitis C and pregnancy
Can a woman with hepatitis C get pregnant? The risk of passing it to the baby is low (about 5%). Which tests, treatment and care are recommended.
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Early detection of hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is silent for years and is now curable. Get the antibody test at least once in your lifetime to catch it early and prevent cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Hepatitis D (Delta): what it is, symptoms and treatment
Hepatitis D or Delta only affects people with hepatitis B and is the most severe form of chronic viral hepatitis. How it spreads, is diagnosed and is treated today.
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Hepatitis G: the virus that does not harm the liver
Hepatitis G virus (GBV-C), now called human pegivirus, infects many people but does not cause hepatitis or liver damage. What it means if you tested positive.
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TT virus (TTV): the misnamed "hepatitis TT"
The TT virus (Torque teno virus) is very common in healthy people and does not cause hepatitis or liver disease. It is now studied as a marker of immune status.
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Hepatitis B and HIV coinfection
Hepatitis B and HIV coinfection speeds up liver damage. Antiretroviral therapy must include drugs active against both viruses, such as tenofovir.