How is hepatitis caused?

It is caused by hepatitis A virus.

Parts of the body are affected by hepatitis A?

Liver

How is Hepatitis A virus transmitted?

This virus can be transmitted through:

* Unhygienic practices such as not washing hands if contaminated or after using toilets
* Oral and fecal route
* Sexual transmission
What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A?
* Abdominal Pain
* Weakness
* Anorexia
* Fever
* Nausea

What measures should be taken to protect Hepatitis A?

* Hygienic practices
* Maintaining cleaniness
* Avoid contact with fecal and contaminated matter
* Immunization

Hepatitis B
How is hepatitis B caused?

* It is caused by hepatitis B virus.
* What parts of the body are affected by Hepatitis B?
* Liver.

How is Hepatitis B virus transmitted?

* Exposure to infected blood or blood containing body fluids.
* Contact to infected blood, semen, saliva or vaginal discharge
* Unprotected sex
* Contact with infected needles

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B?

* Cold flu-like symptoms
* Joint pain
* General Weakness
* Anorexia
* Vomiting
* Even jaundice may occur in severe cases.
How can Hepatitis B be prevented?
* Hygienic practices
* Immunisation
How is hepatitis C caused?
* It is caused by hepatitis C virus.