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Viral Hepatitis
Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Diagnosis
In making a diagnosis of hepatitis, blood tests are performed to detect the hepatitis virus, as well as the antibody to the virus. The tests also distinguish between an acute or chronic infection.
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.Last updated May 8, 2007
