Viral Hepatitis and its Causes

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Define hepatitis.

Inflammation of hepatocytes.

What are the causes of infectious hepatitis?

Hepatitis A-E virus, Epstein-Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus, Yellow fever, Q fever, HIV, Lyme disease, Syphilis/lues.

Name two noninfectious causes of hepatitis.

Drug-induced hepatitis, Steatohepatitis.

What are the symptoms of acute hepatitis?

Asymptomatic, fatigue, malaise, nausea, myalgia, pain in the right upper quadrant, jaundice.

What are the potential complications of chronic hepatitis?

Fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and/or liver failure.

Test your knowledge on viral hepatitis and its causes with this informative quiz. Learn about the different viruses and non-infectious factors that can lead to inflammation of the liver. Challenge yourself to identify the causes and understand the impact on hepatocytes.

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