1. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self- limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer WHAT IS HEPATITIS ?

2. VIRUS AVIRUS B VIRUS C

3. VIRUS D VIRUS E

4.  Hepatitis A signs and symptoms, which typically don't appear until you've had the virus for a few weeks, may include:-  Fatigue.  Nausea and vomiting.  Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs.  Clay-colored bowel movements.  Loss of appetite.  Low-grade fever.

5.  Signs and symptoms of hepatitis B may include:  Abdominal pain.  Dark urine.  Fever.  Joint pain.  Loss of appetite.  Nausea and vomiting.  Weakness and fatigue.  Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)

6.  These symptoms, which may be mild but can also be severe for some people, include:  developing a fever  feeling tired  having a poor appetite

7.  Common symptoms Hepatitis D include:  yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)  joint pain.  abdominal pains.  vomiting.  loss of appetite.  dark urine.  fatigue.

8.  When they occur, the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis E are similar to those of other types of acute viral hepatitis and can include:  Fever.  Fatigue.  Loss of appetite.  Nausea.  Vomiting.  Abdominal pain.  Jaundice.  Dark urine.

9. The hepatitis A virus, which causes the infection, usually is spread when a person ingests even tiny amounts of contaminated fecal matter. The hepatitis A virus infects liver cells and causes inflammation. The inflammation can impair liver function and cause other signs and symptoms of hepatitis A.

10. Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. The virus is spread when blood, semen, or vaginal fluids (including menstrual blood) from an infected person enter another person's body.

11. This infection of the liver is caused by the hepatitis C virus. About 3.2 million people in the INDIA have the disease. But it causes few symptoms, so most of them don't know. There are many forms of the hepatitis C virus. The most common in the INDIA is type 1. None is more serious than any other, but they respond differently to treatment.

12. Abusing intravenous (IV) or injection drugs. Being infected while pregnant (the mother can pass the virus to the baby) Carrying the hepatitis B virus. Men having sexual intercourse with other men. Receiving many blood transfusions.

13. Hepatitis E is an enterically transmitted infection that is typically self-limited. It is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) and is spread by fecally contaminated water within endemic areas. Outbreaks can be epidemic and individual.

14. A TRETMENT Hepatitis A treatment usually focuses on coping with your signs and symptoms. You may need to: Rest. Many people with hepatitis A infection feel tired and sick and have less energy. Cope with nausea. Nausea can make it difficult to eat. Try snacking throughout the day rather than eating full meals. To get enough calories, eat more high-calorie foods. For instance, drink fruit juice or milk rather than water. Rest your liver. Your liver may have difficulty processing medications and alcohol. Review your medications, including over-the-counter drugs, with your doctor. Don't drink alcohol while infected with hepatitis.

15. B Treatments include: Antiviral medications. Several antiviral medications — including lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir (Hepsera), telbivudine (Tyzeka) and entecavir (Baraclude) — can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver.... Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A).... Liver transplant.

16. C Treatment of long-term (chronic) hepatitis C It is common for people to live with hepatitis C for years without knowing they have it, because they do not have symptoms. So most people diagnosed with hepatitis C find out that they already have long-term, chronic infection. Treatment with a combination of antiviral medicines can fight the viral infection and prevent serious liver problems like cirrhosis or liver cancer. They are used for 12 weeks to a year and help your body get rid of the virus. Whether or not you take medicines to treat hepatitis C, you will need to have routine blood tests to help your doctor know how well your liver is working.

17. D Treatment for infection with hepatitis D virus (HDV) consists primarily of supportive measures. Observe synthetic liver function markers and mental status closely. Deterioration of either should prompt early consultation with hospital personnel capable of performing liver transplantation. Liver transplantation is indicated in patients with fulminant liver failure. Patients with evidence of decompensated liver disease or fulminant liver failure should be immediately transferred to a center capable of performing a liver transplantation. No pharmacologic treatment for HDV has been approved. However, a study of the efficacy of peginterferon alfa-2a (PEG-IFNa2a) found that treatment with or without adefovir over 48 weeks resulted in sustained HDV RNA clearance in approximately one fourth of patients.

18. E Hepatitis E goes away on its own in most cases. To help yourself get better faster: Slow down. Cut back on daily activities until all of your energy returns. As you start to feel better, take your time in getting back to your regular routine. If you try to do it too fast, you may get sick again. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Fruit juices and broth are other good choices, if you can tolerate them. Eat a healthy mix of foods. Even though food may not appeal to you, it's important for you to get good nutrition. Don't drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. They can make liver problems worse. Make sure your doctor knows all the medicines you're taking, including herbal products. Don't start or change any medicines without talking to your doctor first. If your symptoms are severe or if you're pregnant, talk to your doctor. You may need to be treated in a hospital.