HEPATITIS
Viral hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver. There are at least six different types of hepatitis (A-G), with the three most common types being hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV).
For more information, please click on the links below:
Hepatitis Table The Difference Between Hepatitis A,B and C
Hepatitis A is an acute infection and people usually improve without treatment.
There is a vaccine to prevent Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B can cause a chronic, persistent infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease.
There is a vaccine to prevent Hepatitis B.
Louisiana's Perinatal Hepatitis B Program
Hepatitis C can cause a chronic, persistent infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease.
There is not a vaccine to prevent Hepatitis C.
Support Groups (Hepatitis C) Help4Hep Helpline
Hepatitis in Louisiana - Annual Reports
Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatitis D Hepatitis E
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guidelines For Viral Hepatitis Surveillance And Case Management-CDC
CDC Hepatitis Website Know More Hepatitis Campaign-CDC
Newly Diagnosed?
Information Packet Available
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