Home
|
Patient & Visitor Info
|
Maps & Directions
|
Careers
|
Contact Us
|
Find a Physician
Search
Our Hospitals
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Cottage Children's Hospital
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Our Services
Children's Hospital
Eye Center
Heart & Vascular Center
Imaging & Radiology
Neuroscience Institute
Oncology
Orthopedics Center
Outpatient Services
Rehabilitation Hospital
Residential Center
Transfer Center
Trauma Center
Weight-Loss Surgery
Women's Services
Wound Management Center
All Medical Services
Education & Resources
Education & Research
Online Health Info
Reeves Medical Library
Residency Programs
News & Events
News and Publications
Cottage Calendar
Classes, Lectures, Seminars
Screenings & Health Fairs
About Cottage
122 Reasons
Mission & Vision
A Greener Cottage
Administrative Team
Board of Directors
Medical Staff
Clinical Quality
Maps & Directions
Contact Us
2011-Year in Review
Get Involved
Make a Donation
Supporting Cottage
Building for the Future
Healing Arts
Careers
Blood Donation
Volunteering
Residency Programs
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
ONLINE HEALTH INFO
<<
REEVES MEDICAL LIBRARY
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Cottage Health System
400 West Pueblo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805.682.7111
Diseases & Conditions <<
Conditions InDepth
Procedures
Women
Men
Seniors
Kids & Teens
Health Tools
Medical Cabinet
Print
|
SEARCH
|
Send-to-Friend
<< Health Info Home
<< Información de la Salud
Hepatitis Center
En Español (Spanish Version)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
General Overview
Hepatitis is a liver infection caused by a virus. There are several types of hepatitis infections:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
InDepth
Find answers in our in-depth report on hepatitis:
What is hepatitis?
What are the risk factors?
What are the symptoms?
How is it diagnosed?
How is it treated?
What are the screening tests?
How can I reduce my risk?
What should I ask my healthcare provider about hepatitis?
Living With Hepatitis
In his own words: living with hepatitis C
Preventing Hepatitis
Hepatitis A vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Special Topics
Hepatitis A prevention for travelers
Among travelers, hepatitis A is one of the most common infections that can be prevented.
Hepatitis A in childcare settings
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that is easily spread in childcare settings. Learn more about hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.
Reducing your risk of cirrhosis
You can take several steps to reduce your risk of developing cirrhosis. Learn more here.
Special Topics (Continued)
Water, water, everywhere, but is it safe to swim?
In swimming pools, germs, such as
Cryptosporidium
,
E Coli
,
Giardia
,
Shigella
, and Hepatitis A are the most common causes of recreational water illnesses. Read more here.
Related Conditions
Cirrhosis
Immunization
HIV/AIDS
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)
Hepatitis, alcoholic
Viral hepatitis
Resources
Hepatitis Education Project
http://www.hepeducation.org
Hepatitis Foundation International
http://www.hepfi.org