Hepatitis D is transmitted by blood and only affects people who have Hepatitis B. Type E is similar to type A and is passed along by contaminated food or water. Although different types of hepatitis are spread in different ways, the best way to avoid getting hepatitis is through cleanliness. Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom or changing a diaper. Always wash all fruits and vegetables, especially if they come from a foreign country. It is also important to be careful around items such as razors or needles that have been exposed to body fluids.
Treatment depends upon the cause.
Bacterial hepatitis is treated with antibiotics. Treatment options for viral hepatitis depend on the type of viral hepatitis contracted and the clinical circumstances. Removing the toxins treats drug, alcohol, and toxic chemical hepatitis. Bed rest and small high calorie protein meals are effective for all types of hepatitis. If you have been exposed to viral hepatitis, an immune booster may lower your chance of developing serious disease.