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Hepatitis A
This contagious liver infection is caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment and prevention, including the hepatitis A vaccine.
Alcoholic hepatitis
Heavy drinking over years can damage the liver.
Toxic hepatitis
Find out about symptoms and treatment for toxic hepatitis — liver inflammation caused by exposure to certain substances, such as alcohol or medications.
Autoimmune hepatitis
This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.
Hepatitis C
Many people with this infection don't know they have it. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this liver disease that can be dangerous.
Hepatitis B
This highly contagious virus can cause long-lasting problems if it goes untreated. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious liver infection.
Why isn't there a hepatitis C vaccine?
Hepatitis C vaccine development is far from straightforward, but experimental vaccines are under study.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
Liver transplantation for chronic hepatitis C: How common is it?
Chronic hepatitis C may lead to liver failure, which has only one treatment: Liver transplant. Find out more about this risk.
Drinking alcohol: Is it safe after hepatitis C cure?
Your hepatitis C infection has been cured, but is it safe to drink alcohol again?
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