Description:

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is associated with damage or death of the liver cells. Hepatitis A occurs sporadically or in epidemics and is transmitted primarily through fecal contamination. Hepatitis B is transmitted through infected blood or blood products. It can also be transmitted through saliva and sexual secretions. The type D virus, Epstein-Barr virus and Cytomegalovirus also cause hepatitis. Hepatitis B, non-A and non-B cases can develop into chronic forms.

Symptoms:

In the early stages, there is usually a loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, fever, nausea and vomiting. Extreme fatigue is a key sign. Rashes and pain in the joints may occur. In 3-10 days, dark urine may manifest and be followed by the skin turning yellow (jaundice). Jaundice usually takes one to two weeks to build up and then two or four weeks to fade. The liver is usually enlarged and tender to the touch.

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