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Hepatitides

	Hepatitis A HAV is a virus that causes acute inflammation of the liver. HAV infection results in lifelong immunity to further infections. HAV does not lead to chronic disease.		Hepatitis D Hepatitis D (Delta) is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. Unlike the other hepatitis viruses, HDV cannot sustain an infection without the help of HBV.
	Hepatitis B HBV is a virus that causes acute and sometimes chronic inflammation of the liver causing liver damage that can lead to cirrhosis, cancer, and death.		Hepatitis E Hepatitis E is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver. HEV does not cause chronic disease and in the United States, HEV is rarely found.
	Hepatitis C HCV is a virus that causes liver disease which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person.		Hepatitis G HGV is a virus that causes chronic inflammation of the liver. As this virus is very rare, very little is known. As it appears to be associated with individuals who have an HCV infection, it is thought to be spread in much the same manner as HCV.

Last Updated: Saturday, October 01, 2005

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