HepatitisHepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Many diseases and conditions can cause liver inflammation, such as drugs, alcohol, chemicals and autoimmune diseases. Many viruses, such as mononucleosis virus (Mono) and cytomegalovirus, can inflame the liver. The effects that hepatitis has on the liver are very similar to the effects of alcohol, this virus is the leading cause of liver cancer and the common reason for liver transplants. Liver disease seems to have plagued our society for many, many years. Studies have shown that reports of hepatitis and jaundice have confirmed the virus as an infectious liver disease, as far back as the 8th century. The body's immune system does its best to fight the virus with cells called lymphocytes, which also cause damage to the liver. Moreover. Fibrosis begins to occur in the liver because the liver has become scarred, causing slow blood flow and eventually causes cirrhosis. Once blood begins to back up and leak into other organs, the liver has difficulty producing proteins, regulating the transport of fat stores, controlling the production and excretion of cholesterol becomes more difficult to do. Hepatitis comes in five forms: A, B, C, D, and E, with forms A, B, and C being the most common. As you will see, hepatitis has different effects on the liver and the human body if left untreated. All of these viruses cause acute or short-term viral hepatitis. Hepatitis B, C, and D viruses can also cause chronic hepatitis, in which the infection is prolonged and lasts for life. Chronic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. Hepatitis A causes liver disease with symptoms of irritation......middle of the document......, we should also emphasize the importance of safe sex and educate the importance of not sharing our personal items that they may be contaminated with blood; such as razors or toothbrushes. Limiting your sexual partners and using latex condoms will cause a reduction in the rate of spreading the virus sexually. We are still struggling with the drug epidemic where users share needles or reuse found or shared needles. Getting tested is the best way to find out exactly what you might have, early detection of the virus can save you years of complications, reduce liver damage and help fight the virus if you find yourself carrying it. There are so many deadly viruses in our society that one virus could cause more than one! So be careful, be responsible and always cover up and remember not to share your personal hygiene products because they are lurking to invade your healthy liver.