Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection or alcohol consumption. However, it can also occur as a result of toxins, drugs, and certain medical conditions, including a malfunctioning immune system.
There are five main types of hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis B and C are the most common. Although this disease is common, there are many misconceptions that are commonly associated with hepatitis. In this article we will discuss them.
1) All types of hepatitis are equally serious.
2) Hepatitis C is rare.
3) Mothers with hepatitis C cannot breastfeed their babies
4) Just kissing or holding hands can spread hepatitis
5) People with hepatitis C cannot have marital relations
6) All people with hepatitis have jaundice
7) Hepatitis is genetic
8) There is a vaccine for all types of hepatitis: This is not true. There are currently only vaccines for hepatitis A and B
9) Hepatitis C virus cannot survive outside the human body
10) An infected person cannot get hepatitis C twice
11) Hepatitis C drugs have side effects
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