Other name is infectious hepatitis or HAV...it's basically a viral infection
Hepatitis B virus, abbreviated HBV, is a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus, which is likewise a part of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. This virus causes the disease hepatitis B. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
Hepatitis D requires co-infection with the B type.
Hepatitis C is formerly called non A non B hepatitis.
The scientific name of hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Hepatitis is scientific name of disease .
HBV.
For Hepatitis A, it is usually just called "The Hepatitis A vaccine" but is marketed under the brand names Havrix and Vaqta. Hepatitis B is marketed under the brand name Comvax. There isn't a vaccine for Hepatitis C.
There's nothing in the provided links that suggests that it's contagious.
It is the scientific name for general hepatitis
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis B virus belongs to the family Hepadnaviridae, and the genus Orthohepadnavirus. Hepatitis C virus belongs to the family Flaviviridae, and the genus Hepacivirus.
The scientific name for Hepatitis B virus is Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is a member of the family Hepadnaviridae.
"Hepatic" means of or about the liver. "itis" at the end of a word means infection of that organ. Hepatitis B got its name because it was discovered before Hepatitis A. There is also a Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E all refer to diseases of the liver.