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Millions face severe complications approaches to prevent risks
Hepatitis is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the liver, resulting from viruses, toxin exposure, or metabolic disorders. The viral type accounts for more than half of chronic cases. Hepatitis A virus is transmitted through contaminated food and water, affecting over one million people annually. However, it does not develop into a chronic illness, and an effective vaccine is available for prevention. Hepatitis B infects around 4 to 5 million people each year; in some cases, it may be asymptomatic and can lead to liver cirrhosis or liver cancer, with a mortality rate ranging from 15% to 25%. Hepatitis C develops into a chronic disease in 70 to 80% of those infected and often remains undetected for years. It is highly treatable, with success rates exceeding 95%, but currently there is no vaccine available. Hepatitis D affects approximately 30 million people and often progresses to severe or chronic forms, potentially resulting in liver cirrhosis within 5 to 10 years. Hepatitis E infects about 3.4 million people annually, causing around 70,000 deaths per year, and its effects extend to the nervous system, posing risks especially to pregnant women. Experts recommend prevention through vaccination against types A and B, avoiding excessive alcohol intake and medications without medical advice, and undergoing regular screenings for early detection of inflammation.
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