Hepatitis is a type of liver disease. Viruses called hepatitisA, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are

the most common causes of hepatitis. A hepatitis panel is a blood test that checks to see if

you have a hepatitis infection caused by one of these viruses.

• Hepatitis A is most often spread by contact with contaminated feces (stool) or by eating tainted food. Though uncommon, it can also be spread through sexual contact with an infected person. Most people recover from hepatitis A without any lasting liver damage.