Microbe:
Some types of Hepatitis are a viral. Others are non-viral, caused
by alcohol, drugs, etc. Kingdom: Viruses do not fit into any of
the five taxanomic Kingdoms.
General overview of Hepatitis:
There are at least eight different viruses of which no two are of
the same family. Hepatitis is classified as Hepatitis A,
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis
is an inflamation of the liver. This can be caused by viruses,
alcohol, drugs, etc.
Prevention, Cures, and/or Treatment of Hepatitis:
Since Hepatitis is so diverse precaution and prevention have to
be taken in many areas. Prevention can include drinking in
moderation, protecting oneself from the blood and body fluids of
people who have blood borne hepatitis There are vaccines that are
very effective.
Diagnosis:
Inflamed liver.
Related sites on the web:
[U.S. Food
and Drug Association]
[GMHC]
[University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center] [Don't Drink the Water, by
Darrin A. Smedsmo]
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