Health A to Z

General Overview 

Hepatitis is a liver infection caused by a virus. There are several types of hepatitis infections:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis D
• Hepatitis E

InDepth 

Find answers in our in-depth report on hepatitis:

• What is hepatitis?
• What are the risk factors?
• What are the symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• How is it treated?
• What are the screening tests?
• How can I reduce my risk?
• What should I ask my healthcare provider about hepatitis?

Living With Hepatitis 

Preventing Hepatitis 

• Hepatitis A vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine

Special Topics 

Among travelers, hepatitis A is one of the most common infections that can be prevented.

You can take several steps to reduce your risk of developing cirrhosis. Learn more here.

Special Topics (Continued) 

There is good evidence that razors, nail files, barber's scissors, tattoo needles, and body piercing instruments are risk factors for transmitting hepatitis B and C. Read more here.

In swimming pools, germs, such as Cryptosporidium , E Coli , Giardia , Shigella , and Hepatitis A are the most common causes of recreational water illnesses. Read more here.

Related Conditions 

• Cirrhosis
• Immunization
• HIV/AIDS
• Jaundice
• Sexually transmitted diseases

Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) 

• Hepatitis, alcoholic
• Viral hepatitis