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Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) implies injury to the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from ancient Greek hepar ... (more...)

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infectious disease that is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), affecting the liver. The infection is often asymptomatic, but once established ... (more...)

Hepatitis is most commonly caused by one of three viruses. In its early stages, hepatitis may cause flu-like symptoms. (more...)

Hepatitis A, B, and C are viral infections that together affect an estimated 5% to 6% of Americans. Get in-depth hepatitis information here about hepatitis symptoms, diagnosis, and ... (more...)

hepatitis /hep·a·ti·tis/ (hep?ah-ti´tis) pl. hepati´tides   Inflammation of the liver. hepatitis A   a self-limited viral disease of worldwide distribution, usually ... (more...)

hepatitis (h?p'?t?`t?s), inflammation of the liver. There are many types of hepatitis. Causes include viruses, toxic chemicals, alcohol consumption, parasites and bacteria, and ... (more...)

Learn about hepatitis viruses and the different kinds of hepatitis disease. Get information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. (more...)

Hepatitis, an infectious liver disease, is more contagious than HIV, and just like HIV, there is no cure. Find out how to protect yourself in this article for teens. (more...)

hep·a·ti·tis   (h p-t t s) n. pl. hep·a·tit·i·des (-t t-d z) Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver ... (more...)