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?

<p>Asymptomatic, fatigue, malaise, nausea, myalgia, pain in the right upper quadrant, jaundice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential complications of chronic hepatitis?

<p>Fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and/or liver failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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