Inflammation of the liver, basically known as viral hepatitis, is a serious medical condition caused by hepatic viral diseases. Hepatitis A, B, and C are some of the most common types of viral hepatitis.

It is worth bearing in mind that infection caused by viruses like the yellow fever virus and cytomegalovirus may create certain complications to the liver.

Examples of hepatic viral diseases are:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Clinical Manifestation

Fever
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Jaundice, yellowing of your skin and eyes
Fatigue
Nausea and/or vomiting
Clay-colored bowel movements
Dark urine
Joint pain
Transmission

Hepatitis B and C can be spread from one individual to another through body fluids, for instance, transfusion of blood. Also, sharing personal items such as razors and needles that came into contact with blood transfers the virus. Hepatitis B also spreads by maintaining sexual contact with an infected person, and if someone already has hepatitis B can develop hepatitis D in the future. Consumption of food and water polluted by feces from someone having a virus can cause hepatitis A and E.

Treatment

Hepatitis B, C, and D are treated by managing the clinical signs and symptoms. Medications like antiviral drugs are recommended by the physician.
Hepatitis A and E are treated by taking supportive measures like saying no to alcohol, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking proper rest and sleep.
Prevention

Vaccines are available for both hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

Some other precautions to prevent viral hepatitis are:

Do not share razors or needles
Practice safe sex
Do not consume food and drinks that may be contaminated by feces