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Do Baby Boomers have a higher risk of Hepatitis C?Ask Hanna

Americans born between 1945 and 1965 are popularly referred to as “baby boomers”. This population of people, now in their 50’s and 60’s, were part of an explosion of babies born following World War II. Recently, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a recommendation that in addition to screening individuals who are at […]

Do Baby Boomers have a higher risk of Hepatitis C?

Americans born between 1945 and 1965 are popularly referred to as “baby boomers”. This population of people, now in their 50’s and 60’s, were part of an explosion of babies born following World War II. Recently, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a recommendation that in addition to screening individuals who are at […]

What is Hepatitis?Ask Hanna

“Hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain medications, heavy alcohol use, as well as bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. The most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, each caused by a different virus. These viruses may produce similar symptoms (yellowing of the skin and […]

What is Hepatitis?

“Hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain medications, heavy alcohol use, as well as bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. The most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, each caused by a different virus. These viruses may produce similar symptoms (yellowing of the skin and […]

What is Hepatitis A?Ask Hanna

I’m continuing my series on hepatitis by focusing this week on hepatitis A, which is a virus that causes a highly contagious liver infection. This is an acute form of hepatitis, although symptoms can last up to 6 months in some cases. Most people who become infected with hepatitis A will recover completely with no […]

What is Hepatitis A?

I’m continuing my series on hepatitis by focusing this week on hepatitis A, which is a virus that causes a highly contagious liver infection. This is an acute form of hepatitis, although symptoms can last up to 6 months in some cases. Most people who become infected with hepatitis A will recover completely with no […]

What is Hepatitis B?Ask Hanna

We’ll continue the series on hepatitis this week by focusing on hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is another viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The symptoms of hepatitis B are the same as those we previously discussed in the Health Tip on hepatitis two weeks ago. Unlike hepatitis A, the hepatitis B virus can […]

What is Hepatitis B?

We’ll continue the series on hepatitis this week by focusing on hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is another viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The symptoms of hepatitis B are the same as those we previously discussed in the Health Tip on hepatitis two weeks ago. Unlike hepatitis A, the hepatitis B virus can […]

What is Hepatitis C?Ask Hanna

Let’s continue the series on hepatitis this week with a discussion of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is another viral infection that leads to inflammation of the liver. The symptoms of hepatitis C are the same as those discussed in my previous Health Tip on hepatitis. Hepatitis C can cause an acute or chronic infection. Chronic […]

What is Hepatitis C?

Let’s continue the series on hepatitis this week with a discussion of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is another viral infection that leads to inflammation of the liver. The symptoms of hepatitis C are the same as those discussed in my previous Health Tip on hepatitis. Hepatitis C can cause an acute or chronic infection. Chronic […]

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