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    Hepatitis A

    Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment and prevention, including hepatitis A vaccine.

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    Autoimmune hepatitis

    This type of hepatitis occurs when your immune system attacks your liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medication is the main treatment.

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    Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. It may become long lasting. Know the symptoms, treatment and prevention of hepatitis B.

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    Alcoholic hepatitis

    Drinking heavily over years can cause inflammation of the liver. If you have alcoholic hepatitis, you must stop drinking.

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    Toxic hepatitis

    Find out about symptoms and treatment for toxic hepatitis — liver inflammation caused by exposure to certain substances, such as alcohol or medications.

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    Hepatitis C

    Many people with hepatitis C don't even know they're infected. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this potentially dangerous liver disease.

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    Hepatocellular carcinoma

    Learn about innovative treatments for the most common type of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC), including liver transplant and ablation.

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    Liver disease

    The liver has a lot of important functions including ridding the body of toxins. Learn about problems that can affect the liver and how to avoid them.

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    Cirrhosis

    Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of scarring and damage of the liver. Find out about symptoms and treatment of this life-threatening liver condition.

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    Acute liver failure

    Acute liver failure is a rapid loss of liver function, often in someone without liver problems. It's a medical emergency that requires urgent care.

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