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Types of Hepatitis

Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis B (HBV)

Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that affects the liver. It can cause both acute and chronic infections. Many people have no symptoms during the initial infection.

Hepatitis C (HCV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)

WebMD looks at the cause, symptoms, and treatment of hepatitis C and how it can affect your health.

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Types D, E, and G Hepatitis
Types D, E, and G Hepatitis

Types D, E, and G Hepatitis. There also are viral hepatitis types D, E, and G. The most important of these at present is the hepatitis D virus (HDV), also known as the delta virus or agent. It is a small virus that requires concomitant infection with HBV to survive.