Hepatitis is a general term meaning inflammation of the liver and can be caused by a variety of different viruses such as hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. One of the more common causes of acute hepatitis is hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is contracted at least 100 times more frequently than typhoid fever or cholera.

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Viral hepatitis, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, are distinct diseases that affect the liver. Other causes of hepatitis include drugs and medications. Each type of hepatitis has different hepatitis symptoms and causes.

Today we shall dwell on hepatitis B, a highly infectious disease and a worldwide healthcare problem, especially in developing areas.