Which Hepatitis Is Chronic?

Elena Rostova
Elena Rostova
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Hepatitis B Is a Serious Liver Infection Liver Infection Liver Problems That Can Occur Include Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis. the Liver and Its Cells — as...

Which Hepatitis Is Chronic?

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection

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Liver problems that can occur include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. The liver and its cells — as seen through a microscope — change dramatically when a normal liver becomes fatty or cirrhotic. The liver is an organ about the size of a football.
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caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months.

Which type of hepatitis is chronic?

Hepatitis C can range from a mild illness, lasting a few weeks, to a serious, life-long (chronic) infection. Most people who get infected with the hepatitis C virus develop chronic hepatitis C. Hepatitis A can last from a few weeks to several months.

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Is hepatitis B chronic?

For many people, hepatitis B is a short-term illness. For others, it can become a long-term, chronic infection that can lead to serious, even life-threatening health issues like cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.