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📋Overview
Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. It can result from various causes including viral infections, toxins, autoimmune processes, or metabolic conditions. The most common and clinically significant forms are viral hepatitis types A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis can range from mild and self-limited to chronic and progressive liver disease.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0019158ICD-10-CM
K75.9
MeSH
D006505
SNOMED CT (US)
128241005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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