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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Reviewed <strong><strong>4/5/2024</strong></strong></strong></p>
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<h2>Hepatitis: True or false?</h2>
<p>Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, is usually caused by a virus. How much do you know about viral hepatitis? Test your knowledge with this quiz.</p>
<p>True or false: Hepatitis is caused by a single virus. </p>
<p>False. There are several types of viruses that cause hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. It's thought there are still-undiscovered hepatitis-causing viruses as well. </p>
<p>True or false: You can only get viral hepatitis by abusing injection drugs. </p>
<p>False. Hepatitis A is spread mainly through contaminated food or water; type A also spreads through sex and close personal contact. Hepatitis B spreads through contact with blood or through sex. It can also pass from an infected mother to her baby during birth. Hepatitis C is usually spread through blood, especially blood transfusions done before 1992. </p>
<p>True or false: Hepatitis can last a lifetime. </p>
<p>True. In some cases, hepatitis is mild and lasts a few weeks or months. Other times, however, hepatitis B, C, D and E can each develop into a chronic, lifelong illness. Without treatment, this can lead to more serious issues, such as liver cancer, liver failure and death. </p>
<p>True or false: All adults should be screened for hepatitis. </p>
<p>True. Everyone 18 and older should be tested for hepatitis B and C at least once, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Screening is also recommended during each pregnancy. And your provider might recommend additional screenings based on your risk. </p>
<p>True or false: If you've had standard vaccinations, you're protected against hepatitis. </p>
<p>False. All children should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. All adults ages 18 to 59 and adults age 60 or older at increased risk should be vaccinated against hepatitis B. The vaccine for type B will also help protect you from type D. However, there is no available vaccine for hepatitis C or E. </p>
<p>One symptom of hepatitis is jaundice: a yellowing of the eyes and skin. Other symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. </p>
<p><a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/Topic.aspx?TopicID=23a06d8c-40ed-43e2-96e6-32d8ef36d5e5">Learn more about hepatitis </a></p>
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<p><strong>Sources</strong></p>
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    <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. &ldquo;Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for Health Professionals.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hev/index.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hev/index.htm</a>. </li>
    <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. &ldquo;Hepatitis E.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hev/index.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hev/index.htm</a>. </li>
    <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. &ldquo;Laboratory Testing Requests: Hepatitis D.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hdv/index.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hdv/index.htm</a>. </li>
    <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Screen All Patients for Hepatitis C." <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/hcp/Screen-All-Patients-For-HepC.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/hcp/Screen-All-Patients-For-HepC.htm</a>. </li>
    <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "What Is Viral Hepatitis?" <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/abc">https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/abc</a>. </li>
    <li>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. "What Is Viral Hepatitis?" <a target="_blank" href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/liver-disease/viral-hepatitis/what-is-viral-hepatitis">https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/liver-disease/viral-hepatitis/what-is-viral-hepatitis</a>. </li>
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