HEPATITIS

Montreal, February 7, 2012 - Hepatitis involves an inflammation of the liver often caused by a virus and it can be acute (short term) or chronic (six months or more). When it is non-viral, hepatitis can stem from alcoholism or from ingesting a chemical or medication.

The three most common types of hepatitis virus are A, B and C. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented with vaccination, whereas type C can only be avoided by taking precautions. Check out our next web vignette put online each monday of February.

Contact the Clinique Santé-voyage of the Fondation du CHUM for further information on the vaccines available for hepatitis A and B. Call 514 890-8332.