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Hepatitis & Liver Infections
OverviewHepatitis & Liver Infections covers hepatitis A, B, C, and E — India has high prevalence of several variants. Our doctors and editorial team explain transmission routes, who should be vaccinated, what acute versus chronic infection means, and what current direct-acting antiviral treatment achieves for chronic hepatitis B and C.
Last reviewed: 10 August 2026
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