liver and gallbladder disorders
Overview of Hepatitis
Introduction
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. (See also Overview of Acute Viral Hepatitis and Hepatitis is common throughout the world. Hepatitis can be Acute (short-lived) Chronic (lasting at least 6 months) Most cases of acute hepatitis caused by a virus ( Overview of Acute Viral Hepatitis ) resolve on their own, but some progress to Vaccines can prevent some types of viral hepatitis or decrease its severity. A few simple, common-sense precautions can also help prevent hepatitis. 