Hepatitis
This is inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by viruses.
Hepatitis B and C are viruses that can cause chronic (long term) inflammation and damage to the liver. These viruses are passed from person to person through body fluids.
For more information about Hepatitis B see The Hepatitis Foundation of NZ website and the Gastroenterological Society of Australia website.
For more information about Hepatitis C see The Hepatitis Foundation of NZ website and theĀ Gastroenterological Society of Australia website.