The Hepatitis B Foundation Glossary Meet OLiver Viral Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver as a result of virus infection. Acute Hepatitis Active and symptomatic infection of the liver. The person is contagious. Specific blood tests will reveal the presence of the virus. Chronic Hepatitis a.
Physical symptoms are usually present.
Blood tests are also informative. The person is usually contagious. Distinguishing CPH from CAH is highly technical. Liver function tests and other blood work is done to characterize the disease. The person is usually contagious.