Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections.
Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through contaminated food and water or through close contact with an infected person.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and body fluids.
Hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood.
HDV infection can worsen the outcomes of HBV infections and can lead to more severe liver disease.
Similar to HAV, hepatitis E is usually transmitted through contaminated food and water.