News The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2020 Awarded for the Discovery of Hepatitis C Hepatitis, a combination of the Greek words for liver and inflammation, is caused by viral infections, alcohol abuse, environmental toxins, or autoimmune diseases. Hepatitis A usually has a short-term impact on patients and is transmitted by polluted water or food. However, blood-borne hepatitis can lead to a chronic condition with the development of liver cancer […] Written by Aliza Khan 2020-10-142021-04-26 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked