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World Hepatitis Day – Viral hepatitis in a nutshell

Viral hepatitis is estimated to be responsible for 1.4 million deaths per year, either due to acute infection or hepatitis-related complications, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of deaths is comparable to those caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis. This article summarises the characteristics of the five different types of viral hepatitis.

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Susanne UlmWorld Hepatitis Day – Viral hepatitis in a nutshell