Healthier Scotland. Scottish Government

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver.

Several different viruses can cause hepatitis and some can be passed on through sex with an infected partner.

There can be other causes, such as drinking too much alcohol over a long period of time.

This section gives details about sexually transmitted hepatitis.

Hepatitis symptoms, effects and how it's caught

Learn about hepatitis symptoms and how it spreads.

Find out what's involved in getting tested for hepatitis.

Read about how hepatitis is treated and other things you need to consider if you have it.