Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It’s considered acute until it lasts six months, at which point it’s considered chronic. Complications that can develop from chronic hepatitis include a ...

Whether hepatitis resolves depends on the type and whether a person receives treatment. Hepatitis A usually resolves without medications, and while sometimes hepatitis B and C may last only a few ...

Scientists have reported an “unusual” spike in hepatitis cases among children, with 60 cases in children under 10 years of age being investigated in England. A further 11 children under the age of ...

Hepatitis G is the former name for human pegivirus 1 (HPgV-1). It is typically transmitted through blood. Avoiding contact with blood products with the virus can help prevent it from transferring.

Hepatitis, a widespread global infection, is often shrouded in misinformation and myths. Many mistakenly believe it can be transmitted through everyday interactions like sharing utensils, hugging, or ...

Hepatitis is a widespread infection across the globe, yet it’s often surrounded by misinformation and myths. Many people mistakenly believe that hepatitis can be transmitted through everyday ...

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In april mysterious cases of hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, began appearing in children around the world. They were not caused by the hepatitis viruses that typically cause the illness. The ...

The CDC's latest alert urges parents to look out for symptoms. Parents are being asked to look out for symptoms of hepatitis in their kids as an unexplained outbreak of cases in children continues ...

The C.D.C. issued an alert after clusters of severe hepatitis cases popped up among children around the globe. What signs should parents watch out for? By Catherine Pearson The Centers for Disease ...

Older cases of pediatric hepatitis have been reported, adding to the CDC's investigation of illness in otherwise healthy children. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...