Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
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hepatitis A & E: exposure to HAV or HEV in food or water
hepatitis B & C: contact with HBV or HBC in body fluids (blood, semen, or vaginal secretions)
hepatitis D: contact with blood containing HDV
Other factors include alcohol, toxins, or autoimmune system response.
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Yellow skin and eyes
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History and physical exam
Liver function tests
Liver biopsy
Blood tests
Ultrasound
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Treatment options depend on the type of hepatitis and whether the infection is chronic or acute.