Summary

• Hepatitis means inflammation of your liver.
• There are different types of hepatitis — most are caused by viruses.
• Acute (short-term) hepatitis often has no symptoms, so you may not know you have it.
• Hepatitis can be diagnosed with blood tests.
• There are vaccines to protect you against hepatitis A, B and D.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 28 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about hepatitis.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have viral hepatitis, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with viral hepatitis, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• LFTs
• Hepatitis A virus
• Hepatitis B virus
• Hepatitis C virus