Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E - Symptoms, Tests and Treatment

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis is mainly caused by five viruses: hepatitis A, B, C, D and E . These infections can produce similar symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice. However, they differ sharply in how they spread, whether they become chronic, which tests confirm infection and whether a vaccine is available.…