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The liver is one of the organs that helps with digestion but is not part of the digestive tract. It is the largest organ in the body and carries out many important functions, such as making bile, changing food into energy, and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage. It is caused by viruses, bacteria, certain medicines, or alcohol. It may also be caused by certain diseases such as: autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, and congenital (present at birth) abnormalities (biliary atresia, Wilson’s disease). Generally, symptoms of hepatitis include fever, jaundice, and an enlarged liver. There are several types of hepatitis.
One out of 20 people in the US will develop hepatitis B at some time during their lives. The following describe persons who are at risk for developing hepatitis B:
A vaccine for hepatitis B does exist and is now widely used for routine childhood immunization.
Specific treatment for hepatitis B will be determined by your physician based on:
Treatment may include biological therapy with interferon. Currently, there is no cure for hepatitis B. Prevention is crucial.