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What are the five types of hepatitis?

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What are the five types of hepatitis?

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Hepatitis is a common disease that inflames the liver, an important organ for metabolism and breaking down food in the digestive system. To date, there are at least five different types of viral hepatitis: A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is spread by either direct contact with an infected person’s feces or by indirect fecal contamination of food or water. Symptoms include: Fever Dark urine Light stool Jaundice Proper hand washing is a good way to prevent hepatitis A. Learn more about Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be spread through: Body fluids Urine Semen Mother to infant soon or right after birth Symptoms can include: Abdominal pain Jaundice Nausea Vomiting Fever Joint pain A blood test is needed to diagnose HBV, and vaccinations are available to protect people at high risk for infection. Learn more about Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C Hepatitis C (HCV) is most commonly spread by exposure to contaminated blood or needles. Symptoms for HCV are similar to othe

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