Inflammation of the liver is caused by:

Inflammation of the liver is caused by:

  • (a) Cholera
  • (b) Hepatitis
  • (c) Typhoid
  • (d) Jaundice
  • Hepatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the liver. The word hepatitis is derived from the Greek word, which consists of 'hepar' referring to the liver and '-itis' referring to inflammation. The most common cause of hepatitis is virus infection, which includes Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis can also result from the consumption of alcohol, toxins, medications, or autoimmune diseases.
  • (a) Cholera: An acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which attacks the small intestine and results in severe dehydration.
  • (c) Typhoid: This is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. Though the liver may be involved as a complication of typhoid fever (typhoid hepatitis), the main feature of the disease is a persistently high fever and involvement of the intestines and the lymphatic system.
  • (d) Jaundice: This is not a cause of inflammation; it is a symptom of a condition. Jaundice is the yellowish discoloration of the skin and the eyes due to a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, which may be due to hepatitis.
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