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Hepatitis Basics

Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver. These links and articles will help you learn more about this disease, from Hepatitis A to G, common symptoms, medical advice on prevention, and organizations dedicated to patient education and advocacy.
Hepatitis Treatment
The ultimate goal when treating any type of hepatitis is to limit the amount of liver tissue damage caused by the virus. This page gives a brief review of Hepatitis treatments.
Hepatitis A, B, & C Fact Sheets
Fact sheets that outline signs and symptoms for Hepatitis A, B & C
The Facts About HIV / Hep C Coinfection
Get the facts about HIV/Hep C coinfection with this collection of frequently asked questions.
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Liver function tests are important, given the impact HIV medications have on liver function.
Hepatitis
This is an overview of hepatitis, including its definition, causes, and the different types of viral hepatitis and their symptoms.
Hepatitis Week
This is a new resource which you have to pay for, but has good links to information about hepatitis, clinical research, and more.
What Is Hepatitis?
Learn about the different types of hepatitis, including signs and symptoms of the disease, and the criteria for diagnosis at this site.
Hepatitis: The Disease That Hits Home
Here is the case history of one woman who contracted hepatitis C from a blood transfusion. This article also gives a good overview of hepatitis types A through E.
Hepnet: The Hepatitis Information Network Page.
This outstanding site has an interactive learning module, and information for everyone from hepatologists to the lay person. The slide presentations allow for advanced learning about this disorder.
Viral Hepatitis: A to E and Beyond
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has written a pamphlet in an easy to understand format that gives an overview of the different types of viral hepatitis.
Hepatitis Central's Hepatitis A Through G
Here is a wonderful resource for researching hepatitis in its different forms. The web author has included links for each type of hepatitis that take you to an extensive library of articles.
Hepatitis Central
This comprehensive site provides a very complete selection of information, hosted chats, and lots of other helpful content for those living with hepatitis.
Hepatitis Foundation
The goal of this site is to increase awareness of the worldwide problem of viral hepatitis and to educate the public and healthcare providers about its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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