Hepatitis

The Hepatitis topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver.

Viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis, but the condition can also be caused by other infections, heavy alcohol use, toxins, certain medications, and autoimmune disease. Five main virus types cause hepatitis: type A, B, C, D, and E. Untreated, viral hepatitis can lead to serious liver problems, like scarring or cancer.