Quick Links PEG-INTRON® REBETOL® INTRONA® Hepatitis Risk Assessment Resources FAQs What Is Hepatitis? How Is Hepatitis Spread? Treatment for Hepatitis Living with Hepatitis	About Hepatitis FAQs Hepatitis Risk Assessment What Is Hepatitis? Understanding Hepatitis Partnering with Your Doctor Living with Hepatitis Resources Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, an organ essential to life. Hepatitis is caused most often by a virus, but other factors like drugs and medications may play a role. The most common types of hepatitis are hepatitis A, B, and C. Hepatitis A is the least serious form. A small proportion of individuals with hepatitis B develop chronic disease, in which the illness lasts longer than 6 months. Chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C are the most serious forms of hepatitis. Both pose risks of long-term medical complications, especially if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucially important. While there is no guaranteed cure for chronic hepatitis B or C, a significant percentage of people who are treated improve. Learn about the different kinds of hepatitis and what causes them. Find out about the liver's many roles and understand why it is so vital to your body. Learn what tests are used to diagnose hepatitis and monitor the disease. Return to Top The information provided on this Web site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your health care professional directly with any question you may have regarding your health, condition, or treatment.
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