This blog is written in honor of world hepatitis day and all patients who once suffered it or currently suffering from it. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which results from various infectious diseases and non infectious ones. This leads to a variety of health problems, some of which can be fatal. Types of Hepatitis Autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C. Hepatitis D. Hepatitis E. Neonatal hepatitis. These types of hepatitis are categorized into two groups. Viral hepatitis and non viral hepatitis . VIRAL HEPATITIS Includes: Hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E (caused by a virus) NON VIRAL HEPATITIS Includes: There are three types of non-viral hepatitis:   Toxic hepatitis  is caused by chemicals, drugs (prescription and over-the-counter) and nutritional supplements . VIRAL HEPATITIS: Causes & Mode of Transmission Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is c aused by the hepatitis A virus ( HAV ) and is p rimarily transmitted via consumption of contaminated