To determine: The various viruses that cause hepatitis and the differences between them.
Introduction: Liver is the largest gland of the human body. It plays a crucial role in the digestion and storage of food. Further, the liver is also a vital detoxification organ. An inflammation of the liver is referred to as hepatitis. The primary reasons for hepatitis are viral infections.
To determine: The preventive measures for hepatitis.
Introduction: The inflammation of the liver is called Hepatitis. It is majorly caused by viral infections. Primarily hepatitis is spread by blood, sexual transmission, and by fecal-oral contamination.
To determine: The people who are more susceptible to hepatitis infection.
Introduction: Virus infections primarily cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is mainly spread by the contact to infected blood, sexual transmission, and by fecal-oral contamination.
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