What are the 4 types of hepatitis?

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 354 million people currently live with chronic hepatitis B and C globally.

• Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is the result of an infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
• Hepatitis B.
• Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C comes from the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
• Hepatitis D.
• Hepatitis E.

Is hepatitis AB or C worse?

While hepatitis C tends to get more attention and research funding, hepatitis B is considerably more common and causes more liver-related cancer and death worldwide than hepatitis C. Combined, chronic hepatitis B and C account for approximately 80% of the world’s liver cancer cases.

Is there a hepatitis D?

Hepatitis D, also known as “delta hepatitis,” is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). Hepatitis D only occurs in people who are also infected with the hepatitis B virus.

What is difference between hepatitis A and B?

Hepatitis B is a blood-borne pathogen; its primary mode of transmission is through direct blood-to-blood contact with an infected person. In contrast, hepatitis A can be spread by fecal-oral transmission or by consuming food or water that has been contaminated.

What’s the difference between hepatitis B and C?

Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and body fluids, while hepatitis C is usually only transmitted through blood. Both viruses can be acquired in similar ways, such as using contaminated needles, accidental needle stick, tattoos and body piercing, through sexual contact, and from mother-to-baby during childbirth.

Is hepatitis B and C curable?

Doctor’s Response. There are 3 main types of hepatitis: hepatitis A, B, and C. All types of hepatitis are treatable but only A and C are curable. Most people with hepatitis A or hepatitis B infection will recover on their own, with no lasting liver damage.

Is there a hepatitis D and E?

Illness and treatment: Hepatitis D and E typically have abrupt onset of fever, nausea, and abdominal pain followed by jaundice. Hepatitis D may progress to chronic hepatitis.

What causes hepatitis D?

Hepatitis D is caused by HDV. The infection is contagious and spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. It can be transmitted through: urine.

Which hepatitis is the most severe?

Hepatitis D infection cannot occur in the absence of hepatitis B virus. HDV-HBV co-infection is considered the most severe form of chronic viral hepatitis due to more rapid progression towards hepatocellular carcinoma and liver-related death.