Infection with hepatitis A virus causes acute liver infection. Read to know more on prognosis of Hepatitis A infection. In most cases..
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Hepatitis B infection of the liver can be potentially life threatening. In many people (about 50% of the infected cases) it does not cause symptoms and these people may never..
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Hepatitis or liver infection is suspected based on the signs and symptoms. Your doctor will take a detailed medical history and examine you and then recommend tests to confirm..
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Most people with either hepatitis A or B recover without treatment. Up to 85% of those with hepatitis C, and a smaller number of those with hepatitis..
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In its most severe stages, cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and death unless a liver transplant can be done. The likelihood of developing cirrhosis depends on the severity of the disease and..
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Up to 80% of people infected with hepatitis C virus eventually develop chronic hepatitis. After approximately 20 years of chronic hepatitis..
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To help make a diagnosis, your doctor may ask the following questions: Has your child been exposed to an adult or child with diarrhea, especially in a day-care center or preschool setting? ..
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The outlook depends on the location and severity of the injury, as well as the child's age. For example, most children with mild head injuries have an excellent prognosis..
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Because chronic hepatitis often does not cause any early symptoms, the disorder frequently is discovered during a routine blood test. If your doctor suspects you may have chronic..
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Your doctor will ask about your: History of alcohol use Exposure to toxic chemicals Use of medications that can cause liver damage History of unprotected sex History of intravenous drug..
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