When people talk about hepatitis, they’re usually referring to inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. In America, there are three types of hepatitis that occur most often, each triggered by a different virus: • Hepatitis A: Caused by a virus usually found in water or food contaminated with fecal matter from an infected person • Hepatitis B: Caused by a virus spread through sexual contact, contact with body fluids, or contact with contaminated blood • Hepatitis C: Caused by a virus spread in the same was a hepatitis B virus, but most frequently seen in healthcare workers The good news is that for most people with viral hepatitis, effective treatments can help manage your symptoms.