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HEPATITIS

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Viral hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver. There are at least six different types of hepatitis (A-G), with the three most common types being hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV).

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Hepatitis A is an acute infection and people usually improve without treatment.  There is a vaccine to prevent hepatitis A.

Hepatitis B can cause a chronic, persistent infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease. There is a vaccine to prevent hepatitis B.

Hepatitis C can cause a chronic, persistent infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease. There is not a vaccine to prevent hepatitis C.

Hepatitis in Louisiana - Annual Report 

CDC Hepatitis Website

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contact Dielda Robertson 
                                                                           by phone (504) 219-4517
                                                                         email dielda.robertson@la.gov

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