How do viruses do their job of infecting humans? Some of them are experts at evading the immune system so that it won't knock them out. Take hepatitis C, a sneaky and potentially deadly viral ...

There's a vaccine for hepatitis B that, according to the CDC, can help to prevent millions of deaths worldwide.

The hepatitis B vaccine can reduce your risk of developing the infection. But up to 10% of people may not respond to this vaccine. They may need to take extra steps to avoid hep B exposure. The ...

Hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus, can be a lifelong condition that leads to serious problems. Treatments have come a long way in recent years and are easier on your body.

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology ...

Hepatitis A typically quickly resolves on its own without treatment. Very rarely, the viral condition may cause serious complications such as liver disease or liver failure, especially in older or ...

During one week in May, three unvaccinated food service workers exposed hundreds—if not thousands—of guests to the Hepatitis A virus. After a dishwasher at Duval’s seafood restaurant in Sarasota, ...

A well-characterized positive marker for hepatocellular differentiation would be a useful tool for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The recently commercially available Hep Par 1 ...

A screening test can determine if a person has an infection with hepatitis B. It involves a blood test that detects antigens and antibodies for hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B, or hep B, is a ...