Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Viral hepatitis lasting >6 months = chronic viral hepatitis. Causes: pathogen type, inadequate treatment, malnutrition, concurrent infections, alcohol, hepatotoxic drugs, immune factors. Main symptoms: fatigue, anorexia, abnormal LFTs; some have fever/jaundice; minority progress to fulminant hepatitis (high mortality from hepatic coma/failure/electrolyte disturbance/secondary infection). Types: hepatotropic (A/B/C/D/E) and non-hepatotropic (CMV/EBV).

Common Symptoms

Nausea; abnormal LFTs; anorexia; fatigue

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic viral hepatitis = viral hepatitis lasting >6 months. Risk factors: pathogen type, inadequate treatment, malnutrition, concurrent infections, alcohol, hepatotoxic drugs, immune factors. Transmission: sexual, blood, mother-to-child.

Treatment

Hepatoprotective/anti-inflammatory, symptomatic, supportive, antiviral therapy

Preventive Measures

Focus on interrupting transmission: one needle/syringe per patient; strict disinfection of blood-contaminated items; dialysis-unit hygiene; universal HBV vaccination (especially newborns); HBIG + vaccine for infants of HBsAg-positive mothers.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.