Hepatitis or liver inflammation is still a health threat to the Indonesian people due to the lack of awareness for vaccination and the nature of the virus which is often asymptomatic in the early stages.
Internal medicine specialist from Siloam Hospital Kebon Jeruk, Dr. Steven Zulkifly, Sp.PD, explained that hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver that can be caused by infectious or non-infectious factors.
"Hepatitis is a term used to describe the process of inflammation in the liver. The causes are infectious and non-infectious," said Dr. Steven in a written statement on Monday.
One of the most common causes is a viral infection, with the most common types being hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. Each virus has a different mode of transmission and severity, so it is important to understand the causes and characteristics for proper prevention and treatment.
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