Summary Hepatitis A and B short notes for MBBS exam
Hepatitis A is an acute viral liver infection spread through contaminated food or water and usually does not become chronic. Hepatitis B spreads through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to baby, and may lead to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Common symptoms of both include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain.
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hepatitis a
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hepatitis b