hepatite (Meaning)

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hepatite (n.)

A variety of barite emitting a fetid odor when rubbed or heated.

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Hepatitis is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis virus, leading to inflammation and damage to the liver.
There are five main types of hepatitis, labeled A, B, C, D, and E, each caused by a different virus.
Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water, causing mild symptoms that subside within a few weeks.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, potentially leading to chronic liver disease or liver cancer.
Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with infected blood and can cause both acute and chronic liver infections.
Hepatitis D can only occur in individuals already infected with hepatitis B, worsening the liver damage caused by hepatitis B.
Hepatitis E is primarily transmitted through contaminated water and can be particularly severe during pregnancy.
Vaccination is available for hepatitis A and B, providing effective protection against these viruses.
Treatment for hepatitis depends on the type and severity of infection, including antiviral medications and liver transplantation in advanced cases.
Chronic hepatitis can lead to complications such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and an increased risk of liver cancer.

A variety of barite emitting a fetid odor when rubbed or heated.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Hepatitis is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis virus, leading to inflammation and damage to the liver.

There are five main types of hepatitis, labeled A, B, C, D, and E, each caused by a different virus.

Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water, causing mild symptoms that subside within a few weeks.

Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, potentially leading to chronic liver disease or liver cancer.