The ABC's of Hepatitis

Published: Nov. 30, 2015, 7 p.m.

the-abc-s-of-hepatitisHepatitis is a disease of the liver, and there are three distinct types that are most common, ranging from a preventable and easily curable infection (Hepatitis A) to other variations, including Hepatitis B and C that are acute and chronic diseases—both potentially fatal.

In addition, there are two rare forms of Hepatitis, D and E.

Are you properly vaccinated to prevent Hepatitis A?

How exactly are the other, more serious, forms of the disease transmitted?

It’s important—for both you and your loved ones—to know the differences between types of hepatitis and the symptoms for each, which can be overlapping.

Tune into SMG Radio to hear liver expert Dr. Raymond Kenny discuss the ABC’s of Hepatitis.