@sagar Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, and there are several types, each caused by different viruses. The main types of viral hepatitis are:
1. Hepatitis A (HAV): Typically transmitted through contaminated food or water.
2.Hepatitis B (HBV) : Spread through contact with infected blood, body fluids, or from mother to child during childbirth.
3.Hepatitis C (HCV):Primarily transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, often due to injection drug use or unsafe medical procedures.
4.Hepatitis D (HDV): This is a unique form that only occurs in individuals who are infected with hepatitis B.
5. Hepatitis E (HEV): Usually transmitted through contaminated water and is common in areas with poor sanitation.
Each type has its own characteristics, modes of transmission, and potential outcomes. Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B to prevent infection.
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