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Hepatitis A:
is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A
can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A can occur in
situations ranging from isolated cases of disease to widespread
epidemics. CDC authored paper on Foodborne hepatitis A ![]() |
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Hepatitis B: is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. |
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Hepatitis C: is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person. |
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Hepatitis D: is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), a defective virus that needs the hepatitis B virus to exist. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is found in the blood of persons infected with the virus. |