Hepatitis

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1. Presentation on: Hepatitis

2. Hepatitis: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Viruses cause most cases of hepatitis.

3. The type of hepatitis is named for the virus that causes it. For example, hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Drug or alcohol use can also cause hepatitis.

4. TYPE

5. Major signs and symptoms: Signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear quickly. They include: Fatigue Flu-like symptoms Dark urine Pale stool Abdominal pain Loss of appetite Unexplained weight loss Yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs of jaundice

6. Major affected organs Liver Digestive system Circulatory system Central nervous system Integumentary system (skin, hair and nail) Endocrine and immune system and so on

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