About Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a Latin term meaning inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors such as medications, viruses, autoimmune diseases, and genetic conditions. However, the most common cause is viral infections. The type of hepatitis is named based on the specific virus responsible for it — for example, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
Until a few years ago, there was little hope for a definitive cure for patients with hepatitis. But today, with the rapid advancement of medical knowledge and increased public awareness, diagnoses have become more accurate, treatments more effective, and mortality rates have significantly decreased.
According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people worldwide are carriers of the Hepatitis B virus, of which 1.4 million live in our country. Since 1994, thanks to the efforts of health authorities and the vaccination of high-risk groups, medical personnel, and newborns, the prevalence of Hepatitis B has dropped significantly. Hepatitis C is mainly observed among specific groups such as thalassemia, dialysis, and hemophilia patients who received blood transfusions before 1996. Today, this type of hepatitis is also under control; however, its prevalence remains high among individuals with substance use disorders.
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