hepatitis | Inzpyre

Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by hepatitis viruses (A, B, C etc), alcohol or some drugs. If not treated, hepatitis can lead to hepatic fibrosis and/or cirrhosis.

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Glossary: coinfection
Having more than one infection at the same time. For example, when a person with HIV has hepatitis B or C. This can make disease worse and treatment more difficult.
Glossary: hepatitis A virus [HAV]
The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through contaminated food and water, as well as human faeces. It can be passed on during sex, particularly rimming (oral-anal contact). Symptoms usually last less than two months, although they continue in some people for up to six months. Drug treatment is not needed. A vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis A.
Glossary: hepatitis B virus [HBV]
The hepatitis B virus can be spread through sexual contact, sharing of contaminated needles and syringes, needlestick injuries and during childbirth. Hepatitis B infection may be either short-lived and rapidly cleared in less than six months by the immune system (acute infection) or lifelong (chronic). The infection can lead to serious illnesses such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. A vaccine is available to prevent the infection.