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hepatitis b virus, hepatitis c, gianotti-crosti syndrome on the leg, liver anatomy, hepatitis is inflammation, the liver, infections from parasites, bacteria, viruses, hepatitis a, b, c, liver damage from alcohol, drugs, poisonous mushrooms, an overdose of acetaminophen, is rare but deadly, immune cells, in the body attacking the liver, causing autoimmune hepatitis, medications, cause damage, liver include methyldopa, used uncommonly, high blood pressure, isoniazide, tuberculosis, seizure medications, valproate, phenytoin, chlorpromazine, amiodarone, irregular heart rhythm, certain antibiotics, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, erythromycin, take any of these, follow liver function closely, liver disease, inherited disorders cystic fibrosis, wilson's disease, a condition that involves having too much copper in body, excess copper deposits in organs, liver, hepatitis, resolve quickly, acute hepatitis, long-term disease, chronic hepatitis, instances, progressive liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer, severity of hepatitis depends on many factors, the liver damage, underlying illnesses have, hepatitis a, generally short-lived, not chronic liver problems, common risk factors, intravenous drug use, acetominophen overdose, the dose needed to cause damage is close, effective dose, careful to take it only, not use, already have underlying liver damage, risky sexual behaviors, having multiple sexual partners, unprotected intercourse, eating contaminated foods, travel to an endemic area, asia, africa, south, central america, living, nursing home, rehabilitation center, family member who, had hepatitis a, alcohol use, organ transplant recipient, aids, blood transfusion received, prior to 1990, hepatitis c blood test was available, newborns of mothers, hepatitis b, c, transmitted, delivery, healthcare workers, dentists, dental hygienists, blood contact, receiving a tatoo, hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c, autoimmune hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, symptoms of hepatitis, dark urine, pale, clay colored stools, loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, distention, general itching, jaundice, yellowing, the skin, the eyes, nausea, vomiting, low grade fever, weight loss, breast development in males, hepatitis b, c, not have symptoms, first infected, still develop liver failure later, have any risk factors, either type of hepatitis, tested periodically, a physical examination, yellowing, the skin, an enlarged, tender liver, fluid, in the abdomen, ascites, become infected, order laboratory tests, hepatitis virus serologies, liver function tests, autoimmune blood markers, abdominal ultrasound, liver biopsy, severity, the liver damage, paracentesis, fluid in abdomen is present, discuss possible treatments, depending on the cause of liver disease, recommend a high-calorie diet, losing weight, take these steps yourself, eat the bulk of calories early, in the day, rest, feel symptoms, support groups, all types of hepatitis, learn, the latest treatments, better cope, having the disease, liver disease support groups, outlook depends on many factors, the hepatitis, not have additional illnesses, conditions that complicate treatment, recovery, recover fully, take months, the liver to heal, fifty percent of those, hepatitis c go on to have chronic liver disease, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer, hepatitis c, number one reason, receiving a liver transplant, in the united states today, permanent liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer, complications include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, fluid, in the abdomen becomes infected, esophageal varices, bleed significantly, have symptoms related to acetaminophen, medicines, need stomach pumping, vomit blood, confused, delirious, have any symptoms of hepatitis, believe, been exposed to hepatitis a, b, c, cannot keep food down, due to, excessive vomiting, receive nutrition intravenously, a vein, have been traveling to an endemic area, asia, africa, south, central america, following hepatitis vaccines, hepatitis a vaccine is available, people in high-risk groups, day care, nursing home workers, laboratory workers, traveling to endemic parts, the world, hepatitis b vaccine is now given to all infants, unvaccinated children under 18, vaccine is available, adults at high risk, health care professionals, iv drug users, risky sexual behavior, a shot of immunoglobulin, prevent infection, true after, have been exposed, given soon after, close contact, kissing, sharing utensils, someone who was diagnosed, hepatitis a, the last two weeks, given right away, the hepatitis b vaccine, to an infant born to a woman, hepatitis b, steps to take, avoid contact, blood, blood products, take precautions, this is part of work, avoid sexual contact, a person infected, hepatitis, unknown health history, practice safe sex at all times, wash hands after going, bathroom, handling food, avoid sharing plates, utensils, bathrooms, someone who has hepatitis a, not share razors, needles, toothbrushes, traveling to endemic areas, not eat uncooked, partially cooked foods, drink bottled water, not use recreational iv drugs, already an iv drug user, never share needles, seek help, a needle exchange, drug treatment program, cautious, receiving tattoos, piercings, not drink alcohol, same time that take acetaminophen, already have hepatitis, not use either, to avoid further liver damage, to get tested, hepatitis, get tested, hepatitis b, c, had sexual contact, shared needles, someone who, one of these viruses, this, have no symptoms, rocca lg, patients, hepatitis c, community setting, diagnosis, discussions, decisions to treat, ann fam med, 2(2), 116-124, lin kw, hepatitis b, am fam physician, 69(1), 75-82, zimmerman rk, recommended childhood, adolescent immunization schedule, am fam physician, 67(1), 188, 190, 195-196.