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Hepatitis D. Hepatitis E. Know More Hepatitis. Know Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B Campaign for Asian Americans. About DVH. About the Division of Viral Hepatitis. Stay Connected. Yet the United States is losing ground on the fight against viral hepatitis overall. Viral hepatitis disproportionately impacts communities of color, people who use drugs, immigrants, people who are incarcerated, and others who have historically faced inequities in access to healthcare.

Based on a grading scale developed in consultation with more than 40 stakeholders, including advocates, clinicians, government partners, and people who have lived experience with viral hepatitis, Hep ElimiNATION is an advocacy tool to bring awareness to policymakers, public health agencies, and communities about a broad range of key considerations for elimination. We cannot end the hepatitis epidemic without providing full attention to the needs of PWID.

Researchers have discovered several different viruses that cause hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. People may also get hepatitis E by eating undercooked pork, deer, or shellfish. Hepatitis B and D may also spread through contact with other body fluids.

This contact can occur in many ways, including sharing drug needles or having unprotected sex. The hepatitis C virus can also be transmitted from:. Acute: No medication available; best addressed through supportive care Chronic: Regular monitoring for signs of liver disease progression; some patients are treated with antiviral drugs.

Acute: There is not a recommended treatment for acute hepatitis C. People should be considered for treatment if their infection becomes chronic. Chronic: There are several medications available to treat chronic hepatitis C. Many people with hepatitis do not have symptoms and do not know they are infected. If symptoms occur with an acute infection, they can appear anytime from 2 weeks to 6 months after exposure. Symptoms of chronic viral hepatitis can take decades to develop.

Symptoms of hepatitis can include: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Viral Hepatitis. Section Navigation.

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