- Hepatitis viruses is one of the common cause of liver damage
- Hepatitis is of 5 types, namely, A, B, C, D and E,
- Hepatitis B and C are the most deadly. These two types are mostly responsible for liver damage.
- Hepatitis viruses B, C and D spread by contact with contaminated blood or body fluids.
- Hepatitis A and E spreads through unsafe food and drink. Symptoms of
- Symptoms include yellowing of the skin and eyes, abdominal pain and swelling, yellow urine, pale or dark stools, chronic fatigue, nausea and loss of appetite.
- Why in news? WHO has appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South East Asia Region.