Hepatitis B & C: Understanding Liver Viral Infections - Symptoms & Risks
Yes, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are both viral infections of the liver.
- Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and can cause both acute and chronic liver disease. Acute hepatitis B infection can cause symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice. Chronic hepatitis B infection can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure, and liver cancer.
- Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and can also cause both acute and chronic liver disease. Acute hepatitis C infection often causes mild or no symptoms, but chronic hepatitis C infection can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure, and liver cancer.
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