Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused due to viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, toxic substances, and also by autoimmune diseases. It usually progresses to liver cirrhosis; hepatitis B and C result in chronic disease conditions such as liver failure and cancer in millions of people 1 . According to the WHO, around 325 million people have hepatitis worldwide, and 80% of these people do not have access to testing and treatment.
People with chronic hepatitis are unaware of their condition since the disease is asymptomatic 2 . The month of May is observed as Hepatitis awareness month, to spread word about the timely screening of hepatitis. This month was first established by the CDC in 2001 to create awareness about viral hepatitis, its associated risks and symptoms, and also to inform people about the importance of regular testing 3 .
