Hepatitis

Hepatitis

Also known as: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus. It goes away on its own in almost all cases. Hepatitis A does not lead to long-term liver problems. Other forms of the virus (hepatitis B and hepatitis C) also cause hepatitis. Hepatitis A is the most common type.

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Employee vaccinations

Providence Occupational Health helps keep employees safe on the job by providing vaccinations for hepatitis A and B as well as tuberculosis testi More »

Immunizations

In many cases when you get a vaccine, you get a tiny amount of a weakened or dead form of the organism that causes the disease. Though not enough to g More »

From the experts

FAQ: Managing hepatitis C as a chronic condition

Frequently asked questions about hepatitis C answered by Ken Flora, M.D.

FAQ: The link between hepatitis C and liver cancer

By Paul Hansen, M.D, director, Providence Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Program and Providence Liver Cancer Clinic, Providence Cancer Center; and Ken Flora, M.D., gastroenterologist/hepatologist with The Oregon Clinic and consulting physician to Providence Liver Cancer Clinic.

Recommended Resources

American Liver Society

Healthwise Decision Point: Should I take antiviral medicine for chronic Hepatitis B?

Healthwise: Hepatitis self help clearinghouse

Healthwise: Should I take antiviral medicine for Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C Association