Types of Hepatitis Viruses
What type of hepatitis virus is most commonly transmitted through contaminated water?
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is spread through this method.
Consuming contaminated food or water
common symptom of all hepatitis infections, characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Jaundice
Elevated levels of this liver enzyme are a key marker for hepatitis.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
This vaccine is used to prevent Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis A vaccine
Which hepatitis virus can lead to chronic infection and cirrhosis?
Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C
Name a major route of transmission for Hepatitis B.
Through blood, sexual contact, or mother-to-child transmission
Chronic infection with Hepatitis C increases the risk of this severe liver condition.
Liver cirrhosis or liver cancer
This test is used to confirm an active Hepatitis C infection.
HCV RNA PCR
The Hepatitis B vaccine is usually given at this stage of life.
birth or infancy
This virus only affects people already infected with Hepatitis B.
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis C is often spread through this practice.
Sharing needles
Acute Hepatitis B infection can result in this life-threatening condition.
Acute liver failure
This antiviral drug is a common treatment for chronic Hepatitis B.
Tenofovir or Entecavir
Using this during sexual contact can reduce the risk of hepatitis infection.
condom
This hepatitis virus is most severe during pregnancy.
Hepatitis E
This hepatitis virus can be transmitted by consuming undercooked pork or wild game.
Hepatitis E
Early symptoms of hepatitis often include this flu-like feeling.
Fatigue or fever
Hepatitis A usually does not require treatment because it is this.
Self-limiting
To prevent Hepatitis E infection, you should avoid drinking this.
Contaminated or unboiled water
: This hepatitis virus was discovered in the 1980s and is commonly spread
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D transmission relies on co-infection with this virus.
Hepatitis B
This hepatitis virus is known for causing symptoms outside the liver, like skin rashes and joint pain
Hepatitis C
The most effective treatment for Hepatitis C involves this type of medication.
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Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs)
Screening donated blood prevents the transmission of these two types of hepatitis viruses.
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C