Hepatitis: All You Need To Know About

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Symptoms of Hepatitis

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World Health Organization(WHO) says 354 million people currently live with chronic hepatitis B and C.

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There are five main types of hepatitis, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.

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Treatment focuses on preventing further damage to the liver, reversing existing damage through medication and regular medical evaluation. image©gettyimages

Hepatitis: All You Need To Know About

Symptoms of Hepatitis

World Health Organization(WHO) says 354 million people currently live with chronic hepatitis B and C.

There are five main types of hepatitis, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.

If hepatitis is left untreated, the infection can eventually cause the liver to become scarred (cirrhosis).

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