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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver. This condition can lead to liver damage
and liver cancer.
See Also: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Coinfection

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
The virus that causes hepatitis B, an inflammation of the liver that
can lead to liver damage and liver cancer. HBV is spread through
contact with the blood of an infected person, through sexual H
intercourse, or from mother to child during childbirth. A vaccine is
available to prevent infection with this virus, and hepatitis B can be
treated with several drugs.

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
The virus that causes hepatitis C, an inflammation of the liver that
can lead to liver damage and liver cancer. HCV is primarily spread
through contact with the blood of an infected person. There is no
vaccine for HCV, and the only current treatment for hepatitis C is a
combination of the drugs peginterferon and ribavirin.

Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver.

Hepatotoxicity
A general term for liver damage. Often caused by drugs, including
those used to treat HIV infection. Symptoms of hepatotoxicity
include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea,
unusual tiredness or weakness, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and
eyes), and unusual swelling or weight gain. Laboratory testing may
show increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
See Also: Liver Function Tests

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