Navigating the Terrain of Hepatitis Infection

The 2024 Global Hepatitis Report from the World Health Organization reveals staggering figures: in 2022, 254 million individuals grappled with Hepatitis B, while another 50 million battled Hepatitis C.

In 2022, India ranked second globally in Hepatitis B and C cases, following China, with a total of 35 million infections.

Hepatitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the liver, is primarily caused by the hepatitis virus. This virus is classified into five distinct strains: A, B, C, D, and E.

While hepatitis A and E typically result in acute and self-limiting infections, hepatitis B and C are known to progress to chronic states, posing significant risks such as liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and hepatitis-related mortality.

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