Journal of Transmitted Diseases and Immunity

Hepatitis is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the liver. Some people have no symptoms whereas others develop yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes, poor appetite, vomiting, feel tired, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.Hepatitis may be a temporary or long term condition. Acute hepatitis can sometimes resolve on its own, progress to chronic hepatitis, or rarely result in acute liver failure.Over time the chronic form may progress to scarring of the liver, liver failure, or liver cancer