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Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Explained WHAT IS VIRAL HEPATITIS? Viral Hepatitis: This is the inflammation and necrosis of the liver caused by a virus or group of viruses. There are other types of hepatitis including hepatotoxic and drugs related hepatitis and alcoholic hepatitis. Types of Viral Hepatitis There are many types of viral hepatitis Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and G e.t.c HEPATITIS B : It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. A DNA hepadna virus with a partially double-stranded DNA genome. HEPATITIS C : This is a serious and often-silent liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus - a single stranded RNA virus.At least six major genotypes have been identified. MODE OF TRANSMISSION Hepatitis B and C viruses are transmitted by contacts with infected blood or blood products For example, via contaminated needles (including unsterilized tattoo needles), accidental needle-sticks in healthcare workers, and unprotected sex, sharing nailclipp...