Hepatitis Viral Jaundice

Viral yellow hepatitis (hepatitis virusica icterica, abbreviated as HVIC) is an infectious liver disease caused by viruses of the Hepadnaviridae family, which are distributed throughout the world. The disease is characterized by jaundice, abdominal pain, fever and other symptoms. In this article, we will look at the history, causes, symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of viral yellow hepatitis, as well as its possible consequences.

History of viral jaundice hepatitis Viral jaundice hepatitis was first described in 1945 by Dr. Frederick Russell Campbell. He isolated and studied a specific antigen of the virus, which was named HAV (Hepatitis A virus) - hepatitis A virus. It soon became clear that this was not the only cause of hepatitis: in subsequent years, other types of hepatitis viruses were isolated, such as HBV (hepatitis B virus) and HCV (hepatitis C virus).

Causes of viral jaundice hepatitis One of the causes of viral jaundice hepatitis is HAV - hepatitis A virus, which is transmitted through contaminated food and water or through contact with infected people. Other causes include blood transfusion or the transfer of contaminated blood from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth.

Symptoms of hepatitis viral yellow Most common