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Viral hepatitis - Complications of chronic liver disease
The term viral hepatitis usually refers specifically to the diseases of the liver caused by the hepatotropic viruses, which include hepatitis A, B, C, D, E (see Table 5.5). Other viruses such as the Epstein–Barr virus and cytomegalovirus may cause acute hepatitis.
Viral hepatitis
Definition
The term viral hepatitis usually refers specifically to the diseases of the liver caused by the hepatotropic viruses, which include hepatitis A, B, C, D, E (see Table 5.5). Other viruses such as the Epstein–Barr virus and cytomegalovirus may cause acute hepatitis.
Pathophysiology
The hepatotrophic viruses can cause a range of pathologically and clinically evident liver disease (see Fig. 5.6).
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