Jul 2, 2024 · Acute liver failure requires a stay in the hospital for monitoring and treatment. Some people with acute liver failure may need a liver transplant. Prevention. The hepatitis A vaccine …

Oct 4, 2024 · Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For most people, hepatitis B is short term, also called acute. Acute hepatitis B lasts less than six …

Aug 23, 2023 · Acute hepatitis C usually isn't diagnosed because it rarely causes symptoms. When there are symptoms in this phase, they may include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, fever and …

Jul 2, 2024 · Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn how the disease spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it. This content does not have an English …

Jun 4, 2022 · Having hepatitis. Chronic infection with a hepatitis virus (hepatitis B, hepatitis C or one of the other — extremely rare — hepatitis viruses that may persist in the body) makes …

May 8, 2024 · Experts have identified two main forms of autoimmune hepatitis. Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis. This is the most common type of the disease. It can occur at any age. …

Nov 9, 2023 · How well pentoxifylline works for alcoholic hepatitis isn't clear. Study results differ. Other treatment. N-acetylcysteine may help some people with alcoholic hepatitis. More study …

Jun 4, 2022 · A liver biopsy can help confirm the diagnosis of toxic hepatitis and help exclude other causes. During a liver biopsy, a needle is used to extract a small sample of tissue from …

Oct 4, 2024 · Blood tests can detect the hepatitis B virus in your body. They also can tell your healthcare professional if the infection is acute or chronic. A simple blood test also can find out …

Nov 9, 2023 · Alcoholic hepatitis is swelling, called inflammation, of the liver caused by drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol destroys liver cells. Alcoholic hepatitis most often happens in people …