Hepatitis Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Hepatitis? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Hepatitis.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A -This infection may or may not cause symptoms. Adults are more likely to have symptoms than children. Incubation is from 15-45 days. Hepatitis A does not progress to chronic liver disease.
- Hepatitis B -With this form of hepatitis, symptoms usually appear within 25-180 days following exposure to the virus. Hepatitis B may progress to carrier state or chronic liver disease.
- Hepatitis C -About 80% of people with hepatitis C have no symptoms. Over time, however, the disease can cause serious liver damage. Hepatitis C may progress to chronic hepatitis. Incubation is from 15-60 days.
Symptoms common to all types of viral hepatitis include:
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