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Definition of Hepatitis, viral
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Hepatitis, viral: Liver inflammation caused by a virus. Specific hepatitis viruses have been labeled A, B, C, D, and E. Some other viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus, can also cause hepatitis, but the liver is not their primary
target.