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Hepatitis

deals with the liver. it can be problematic if it lasts for a long time. caused by inflammatory cells in the liver tissue. flu-like symptoms : viral infectionsmuscle and joint aches, fever, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea and headache

wide range of symptoms from mild to needing a liver transplant.
 * acute hepatitis**

related to liver damage or the cause of hepatitis. causes abdominal fullness from an enlarged liver or spleen.can cause lung scarring, inflammation in the thyroid gland and kidneys.
 * Chronic hepatitis**

types:
 * hepatitis A- i**nfectious jaundice caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or with anal or oral sex.
 * hepatitis B-** can be caused my blood transfusion, tattoos, sexually and breast feeding.
 * hepatitis C-** caused when blood is mixed together or any contact with blood.
 * hepatitis B with D-** with a viroid also having hepatitis B
 * hepatitis E-** like hepatitis A but more in pregnant women and those of the indian descent
 * hepatitis F virus-** hypothetical virus
 * hepatitis G**- mostly spread through blood or sexual conduct.


 * wikipedia

textbook** Inflammation of the liver. hepatitis A- from sewage-contaminated drinking water. hepatitis B- spread by sexual conduct, also by blood transfusions or contaminated needles. more contagious then the AIDS virus , which is spread the same way. there are vaccines for both A and B Hepatitis C is contact with infected blood and can lead to chronic hepatitis, liver cancer, and death. there is no vaccine.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/hepatitis.html the liver helps process nutrients and medication. it also helps clear the body of toxic waste products. Hepatitis A is less destructive then any other hepatitis. once they get it and it is cured then that means that they may never get it again. the liver could become damaged swollen and losses its ability to function. symptoms yellowing of the skin and eyes, or jaundice fever nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite abdominal pain light colored bowel movements dark colored urine