Viral hepatitis

Alternate Names
: Viral Hepatitis
Definition
Hepatitis A is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver caused by the Hepatitis A virus.
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Viral Hepatitis - Viral hepatitis refers to hepatitis caused by a few specific viruses that primarily attack the liver. Hepatitis symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, weakness, tiredness, and abdominal pain. Source:MedicineNet ...
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Viral hepatitis may produce no symptoms at all. When they occur in type A, they usually begin suddenly and last for several weeks. This period is followed by a convalescent phase of anywhere from two to 12 weeks.
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Viral hepatitis
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Viral hepatitis is treated with antiviral medications, such as interferon alpha (Roferon-A, Intron A), ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, Virazole) for hepatitis C and lamivudine (Epivir) for hepatitis B.
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VIRAL HEPATITIS - Hepatitis caused by any of several known viruses for which physicians can perform tests.
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Many people with viral hepatitis don't know they are infected. Listen as experts discuss who should be tested and review the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of hepatitis.
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Symptoms of acute viral hepatitis may begin suddenly or develop gradually. They may be so mild that patients mistake the disease for the flu. They include the following: ...
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Make sure you understand what viral hepatitis is and how it's transmitted.
Know the health status of any sexual partner.
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viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E)
drug-induced cholestasis (bile pools in the gallbladder because of the effects of drugs) ...
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A number of viruses can cause acute viral hepatitis. Five have been identified and named hepatitis A through E. At least 10 other viruses are under study.
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HEPATITIS A - A form of viral hepatitis, known as infectious hepatitis, due to it's ability to be spread through personal contact with oral secretions or stool.
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Hepatitis, Viral, Animal - Viral hepatitis in animals.
Hepatitis, Viral, Human - Viral hepatitis in man.
Pneumonia, Viral - Pneumonia caused by a virus. (Dorland, 28th ed) ...
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Levels above 1,000 IU/L generally indicate extensive liver damage from toxins or drugs, viral hepatitis, or a lack of oxygen (usually resulting from very low blood pressure or a heart attack).
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You have liver damage from an acute viral infection such as viral hepatitis A, B, or C.
You have liver damage caused by medicines you have taken.
Your SGPT levels may be higher than normal also if: ...
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When you contract viral hepatitis, the initial symptoms are flu-like leading to jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to build-up of bile in the blood. While symptoms can be managed, there is no cure.
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Certain infectious diseases can cause special types of liver cirrhosis, of which viral hepatitis is outstanding (see hepatitis). This is especially true of syphilis (which see), which produces nodes in the liver.
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It is believed to be the cause of about 15-20% of all cases of acute (new, short term) viral hepatitis and half of all cases of cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease, and liver cancer.
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Hepatitis B is one of the most easily spread (contagious) forms of viral hepatitis, which include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
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The combined effects of a low-grade persistent infection (such as occur with haemolytic Streptococcus viridans or staphylococcal infective endocarditis, or with a parasite such as Plasmodium vivax, or in viral hepatitis), ...
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