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Hepatitis A

Trusted information about hepatitis A, including common symptoms, how long time it takes for the virus to develop and how to help prevent hepatitis A.

Hepatitis

Trusted information on hepatitis including how it is spread, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, plus links to trusted resources.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. It’s usually transferred through coming into contact with the blood of someone who has hepatitis C.

Hepatitis B

Trusted information on hepatitis B (hep B) including how it is spread, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, plus links to trusted resources.

Hepatitis B symptoms

Most people who have hepatitis B don't have symptoms when they are first infected. Learn about the symptoms you may encounter in the long term.

Hepatitis B prevention

If you have hepatitis B, it is important to prevent others from becoming infected. Learn more about the best ways to prevent the spread of hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B treatment

Treatment for hepatitis B infection depends on whether the infection is chronic or acute. Learn more about the difference in treatment for both types.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Trusted information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, HIV and AIDS, herpes, hepatitis B and syphilis.

What causes fatty liver?

Fatty liver can be caused by many things such as drinking too much alcohol or eating too much. Learn more about the common causes of fatty liver.

Fatty liver

Trusted information about fatty liver, what it is, how drinking too much alcohol and eating too much causes it, diagnosis and treatments including weigh loss.

Risk and causes of liver cancer

Liver cancer is a cancer affecting the cells of your liver. It is among the top ten causes of cancer deaths in Australia. Find out more about liver cancer.