Hepatitis is defined as inflammation of the liver that can result from a variety of causes, such as heavy alcohol use, autoimmune disorders, drugs, or toxins. However, the most frequent cause of hepatitis is due to a viral infection, referred to as “viral hepatitis.” Several different strains of viruses can cause hepatitis. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The other types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis D and E, which are encountered less frequently.The severity and duration of the hepatitis are variable depending on the pathogen and comorbidities. Based on the etiology of hepatitis, the severity can range from mild, nearly asymptomatic, to severe illness requiring liver transplantation. Hepatitis can be further classified into “acute” and “chronic” based on the duration of the inflammation in the liver. Depending on the type, hepatitis can be self-limited and resolve quickly, while others can become more chronic and last years. Some individuals may rapidly progress to fulminant liver failure, while others may be asymptomatic carriers.This activity reviews the causes of viral hepatitis, its epidemiology, symptomatology, patient evaluation, treatment, prognosis, and preventive strategies. It also highlights the role and importance of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in caring for patients with viral hepatitis.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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