hepatitis F
disease
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Hepatitis F is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus. It is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, similar to Hepatitis A and E. While less common than other forms of viral hepatitis, it is attributed to the hepatitis F virus (HFV). The symptoms of hepatitis, regardless of the specific virus, can include flu-like illness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, and sometimes jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).1
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