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Hepatitis

Description

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the liver. It can be caused by viruses, alcohol consumption, certain medications, or autoimmune diseases. There are several types of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E, each with their own causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Hepatitis as a viral infection

In this sense, hepatitis refers to a group of viral infections that primarily affect the liver. Hepatitis viruses are designated by letters, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and so on.

Example Sentences:

• I contracted hepatitis A while traveling in Africa.
• Hepatitis B can be transmitted through infected needles or sexual contact.
• There is an effective vaccine available for hepatitis C.

Sense 2: Hepatitis as an inflammation of the liver

This sense refers to the general inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by various factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, certain medications, or autoimmune diseases.

Example Sentences:

• Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to alcoholic hepatitis.
• Some medications have been known to cause drug-induced hepatitis.
• Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the liver.

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