| A | B |
|---|
| This is the first stage of hepatitis, precedes the appearance of jaundice; includes flu-like symptoms. | Preicteric Stage |
| The second stage of hepatitis; includes jaundice and associated symptoms (elevated bilirubin, dark or tea-colored urine, clay-colored stools. | Icteric Stage |
| The convalescent stage; jaundice decreases and color of urine and stool return to normal. | Posticteric Stage |
| Formerly known as Infectious Hepatitis. | Hep A |
| More common in drug addicts, hemodialysis clients, and health care personnel. | Hep B |
| Also known as post-transfusion hepatitis. | Hep C |
| Most common in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas. | Hep D |
| Transmission through fecal-oral route, contaminated fruits, vegetables, or uncooked shellfish. | Hep A |
| Transmission primarily through blood, but other routes as well. | Hep C |
| Water-borne virus; prevalent in areas where sewage disposal is inadequate and water is contaminated. | Hep E |
| First line of prevention for all Hepatis viruses. | Strict hand-washing |
| Organ most harmed by hepatitis. | Liver |
| Hepatitis that does not appear to cause significant liver damage. | Hep G |
