The second major form of hepatitis is

Explanation

The second most common major form of hepatitis is hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to both acute and chronic liver disease. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is primarily transmitted through exposure to infected blood, unprotected sexual contact, sharing of needles, or from mother to child during childbirth. The infection can range from mild, with few or no symptoms, to severe, causing jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and dark urine. Chronic hepatitis B can result in serious complications, including cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Fortunately, Hepatitis B is preventable through vaccination, safe practices to avoid bloodborne exposure, and early detection and treatment to manage long-term effects