Not all liver inflammation caused by viruses is called "viral hepatitis". For example, SARS coronavirus and EB virus can cause liver inflammation, but this type of hepatitis is not called "viral hepatitis."
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| What is viral hepatitis? |
What types of viral hepatitis are there?
There are five types of viral hepatitis: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E, which are caused by different hepatitis viruses.
Is viral hepatitis common?
common. China is a big country with viral hepatitis. In order to raise awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) selected July 28th of each year as World Hepatitis Day.
