It’s the most common cause of chronic liver disease

It’s diagnosed with an HCV antibody test

Followed by an HCV RNA test please

It’s mostly transmitted through infected blood

so IV drug users may be affected

But now that newer antiviral meds are here

A full cure is usually possible and expected

Hepatitis D is Hepatitis Dependent

Cause it requires a co-infection with Hep B

So Hep B vaccination can be used for prevention

And interferon alpha is how to treat it you see

Hepatitis E is Hepatitis Embryo

Because it usually resolves on its own

Except for patients who are pregnant

Then it can be a serious issue that’s full-blown

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