Which Type of Hepatitis Is not Curable? Topic Guide

Hepatitis A virus (HAV, Hep A) causes inflammation of the liver that is spread from person to person. Learn about symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and when to see a doctor.

Hepatitis B (HBV, Hep B) is a liver disease that spreads via blood, semen, saliva, broken skin around the mouth, genitals, or rectum. Read about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Hepatitis C (HCV, Hep C) is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection of the HCV virus, typically spread through blood contact. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

My uncle was just diagnosed with hepatitis B. He has had a hard life and has battled addictions, so hopefully his hepatitis diagnosis will be a wakeup call. But I worry whether the illness might be terminal. Can you die from hepatitis B? What type of hepatitis is the most deadly?