Is hepatitis a virus or bacteria?

When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis but a virus often causes hepatitis. read more

Hepatitis is a name of a disease which is caracterised by damages to the liver. It can be caused by environmental factors, typically to much booze, or by infectious agents, which can be bacteria or parasites but are in general viruses like hepatitis C virus or hepatitis B virus. read more

Hepatitis A is an infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Many cases have few or no symptoms, especially in the young. The time between infection and symptoms, in those who develop them, is between two and six weeks. read more

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Although rare, hepatitis A can cause death in some people. read more