What is hepatitis B?

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What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver which is caused by the hepatitis B virus. Some people may experience acute hepatitis B while others may experience chronic hepatitis B. About 12 million Americans have been infected with hepatitis B. It is estimated that more than one million people are chronically infected, and up to 40,000 new people will become infected each year.

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What is Hepatitis A?

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What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious infection of the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus and causes inflammation of the liver which affects the liver’s ability to function. It is one of three of the most common types of hepatitis viruses: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is the mildest form of hepatitis. There are about 20,000 people in the United States who get hepatitis A every year.

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