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 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. Hepatitis C can cause a chronic,
persistent infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease.
There is not a vaccine to prevent Hepatitis C. Centers for
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