Feb 28, 2018 · Some viral types of hepatitis (hepatitis A and B) can be prevented with a vaccination. Safer sex and using clean needles when injecting drugs can reduce the risk of …

Jul 31, 2024 · Thankfully, many types of hepatitis are preventable and treatable. The hepatitis A and B vaccines are recommended to anyone in a risk group or travelling to a high-risk area. …

May 9, 2023 · The term viral hepatitis is generally used to refer to liver inflammation caused by the hepatropic viruses including: HAV, HBV, HCV, hepatitis D (HDV) and hepatitis E (HEV). …

May 16, 2023 · Hepatitis A is the most frequent vaccine-preventable disease in travellers. It can be a serious illness, particularly in the elderly. With proven means of prevention, it is important …

Mar 23, 2022 · The choice of treatment of hepatitis B in patients with HIV infection depends on several factors, including the severity of liver disease and the patient's CD4 count. Hepatitis B …

Apr 25, 2023 · Autoimmune hepatitis is an uncommon cause of persistent liver inflammation (chronic hepatitis). The cause is not known. If left untreated, the inflammation causes 'scarring' …

May 2, 2023 · Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that infects the cells of the liver. Most cases occur in people who share needles contaminated with blood. Written by a GP.

Dec 17, 2023 · The hepatitis B germ (virus) can cause a short-term (acute) infection, which may or may not cause symptoms. Following an acute infection, a minority of infected adults …

Aug 23, 2021 · Autoimmune hepatitis requires lifelong treatment in most patients in order to prevent development of cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease. The cornerstone of treatment is …

Aug 22, 2023 · From general practice, arrange urgent specialist referral if a person has suspected chronic hepatitis C infection (hepatitis C antibody positive and RNA positive with no clinical …