8^th European Congress on Infectious Diseases (CPD Accredited)

The liver is a vital organ in the human body. It processes nutrients, filters the blood, and helps fight infections. When the liver is damaged, all of these functions can be affected. Inflammation of the liver is called hepatitis, which can be caused by heavy alcohol use, toxins, or viral infections. There are five viruses that cause different forms of viral hepatitis:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis D
• Hepatitis E