Hepatitis A, B, and C are examples of which type of liver condition?

Hepatitis A, B, and C are classified as infectious hepatitis because they are caused by viruses that specifically target the liver. Each type of hepatitis virus has distinct transmission methods and characteristics, but they all lead to inflammation of the liver (hepatitis).

Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, particularly in areas with poor sanitation. Hepatitis B and C are primarily spread through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as through sexual contact or sharing needles.

In contrast, obstructive disorders involve physical blockages in the liver, autoimmune hepatitis is a condition in which the immune system attacks liver cells, and chronic liver disease encompasses a variety of long-term liver conditions, which can include viral hepatitis but also other types of damage. The defining feature that classifies hepatitis A, B, and C as infectious is the viral nature of the disease, emphasizing the role of these specific pathogens in causing liver inflammation.