July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day Our liver performs several critical functions that have an effect on our metabolism. It aids bile production filtration of toxins from your body the breakdown of carbohydrates fats and proteins etc. To say the least liver is important for our body's efficient functioning. Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. Hepatitis is contagious in nature and can transmit from the mother to her new-born baby. Hepatitis is categorized by its diverse forms according to the virus type which are A B C D and E which can be seen amongst children