Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It’s considered acute until it lasts six months, at which point it’s considered chronic. Complications that can develop from chronic hepatitis include a ...

In the world of viral hepatitis, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are usually at the centre of attention. Although both are viral infections that primarily affect the liver, causing ...

Hepatitis is a liver disease that causes the liver to get inflamed. While hepatitis in itself can be quite a limiting disease, it can lead to other conditions such as liver cirrhosis, scarring and ...

Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing? HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on ...

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Whether hepatitis resolves depends on the type and whether a person receives treatment. Hepatitis A usually resolves without medications, and while sometimes hepatitis B and C may last only a few ...

Hepatitis B viral load is the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) found in a person’s bloodstream. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can pass from person to person through bodily fluids. It ...

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Kerala records its highest-ever Hepatitis A with 31,536 confirmed and probable cases and 82 deaths as of December 30, 2025..

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