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Usually resulting from viral infections—more especially, hepatitis A, B, and C—hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Each type of hepatitis has different long-term consequences, symptoms, and modes of transmission.
Mostly, hepatitis A is transmitted from tainted food or drink. Usually, it causes a brief, acute illness with symptoms including jaundice, tiredness, and stomach pain. Vaccination and good sanitation can prevent it; it rarely leads to chronic liver disease.
After birth, contaminated blood or sexual contact can transmit Hepatitis B from mother to child. Hepatitis B can either cause an acute infection or develop into a chronic condition that may lead to cancer or liver cirrhosis. There is vaccination, and it is rather successful.
Hepatitis C cannot be prevented with a vaccination, unlike those for A and B. Usually it becomes chronic, gradually harming the liver over years. Early identification and medical intervention are the main ways to manage hepatitis. Important preventative actions are regular checkups, safe practices, and vaccines (for A and B). Maintaining a healthy lifestyle also helps liver function and slows down disease development.