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Hepatitis is a viral disease that affects the digestive system. The liver is the main organ affected in the digestive system. The liver is very important to the human body and without the correct functions, the disease may simply take control of one’s life. There are five types of hepatitis and these include, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most commonly seen forms of this disease. Hepatitis is caused in many ways, some include, alcohol, sex, drugs, and viral infections. If the disease extends past six months it is known as chronic hepatitis. If the disease is less than six months it is known as acute hepatitis. All types of Hepatitis are more commonly reported in men than women. In the 1990’s, Hepatitis was more commonly seen than in the 2000’s. Hepatitis A was more commonly found in 20-29 year olds. There was 20,000 cases found in the USA in 1996. …show more content…

“According to WebMD, 3.2 million people in the United States of America are affected by this disease. It is transmitted through bodily fluids, such as, blood, semen, saliva, sweat, and sexual contact. Additionally, it can be transmitted through the sharing of needles and drugs, unprotected sex, and it can be passed mother to baby through birth (Hepatitis C: Treatment and Care 1). People with this strand of the disease usually have no known symptoms, however, some may occur including jaundice, stomach pain, loss of appetite, Nausea, and fatigue. Treatment is from a variety of antibiotics including Daklinza, Harvoni, Technivie, and Viekira Pak. However, dangers can arise from the antibiotics Technivie and Viekira Pak causing severe liver damage. The following people should get tested for this strand of the disease; if you’ve received blood from a donor, if you’ve ever injected drugs, got a blood transfusion or organ transplant, or if you’ve ever had long term kidney dialysis (Hepatitis C: Treatment and Care

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