Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Common symptoms of hepatitis include fatigue flu-like symptoms dark urine pale-coloured stools abdominal pain loss of appetite unexplained weight loss and yellow skin and eyes (which may be signs of jaundice). There are five types of viral hepatitis (A B C D and E) and prevention depends on the type of hepatitis. Hepatitis A and E virus are excreted through the feces of an infected person. You can become infected with hepatitis A or E if you consume contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B C and D are spread primarily through contact with