Viral hepatitis needs detail discussion as aIt is responsible for more than 90% cases of both acute and chronic hepatitis aVery important from public health point of view-as preventable u Types a and E cause only acute hepatitis and spread by feaco-oral route Types B, C, D and G cause both acute chronic hepatitis and are transmitted by blood and blood products and body fluidsViral hepatitis needs detail discussion as It is responsible for more than 90% cases of both acute and chronic hepatitis Very important from public health point of view – as preventable Types A and E cause only acute hepatitis and spread by feaco-oral route Types B,C,D and G cause both acute & chronic hepatitis and are transmitted by blood and blood products and body fluids