Liver Disease — Viral Hepatitis

• Hepatitis B+−

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  Spreads through blood and body fluids. Vaccination is central to prevention. Chronic infection may need antiviral therapy and HCC surveillance.

• Hepatitis C+−

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  Blood-borne transmission. Direct-acting antivirals achieve sustained virologic response in most patients. Cirrhosis still needs follow-up after cure.

• When to worry+−

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  Jaundice, dark urine, profound fatigue, or known exposure warrant testing. Gastroenterology or infectious disease guides chronic care.

• Protecting contacts+−

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  Household and sexual partners of hepatitis B should be tested and vaccinated if not immune. Hepatitis C has no vaccine—avoid blood exposure.

More chapters in this hub

• Liver Cysts

  Simple vs complex cysts — when observation is enough

• Hydatid Cyst

  Echinococcosis — albendazole, PAIR, and surgery

• Liver Disease Diagnosis

  How clinicians confirm the problem and stage the next steps

• Liver Tumors

  Tumors — explained for shared decision-making

• Colorectal liver metastases

  When colon or rectal cancer has spread to the liver

• Liver Disease Treatment

  How treatment options are matched to risk, stage, and goals

• Fatty Liver Disease

  NAFLD, NASH, and metabolic risk

• Liver Abscess

  Fever, drainage, and antibiotics

• FNH and Adenoma

  Benign solid liver lesions

• Liver Hemangioma

  Common benign vascular tumor

• Cirrhosis

  Chronic injury and complications

• Variceal Bleeding

  Portal hypertension emergency