It's the B form of this inflammation of the liver that's spread by some kinds of personal contact
Most liver 
damage is caused by 3 hepatitis viruses, called hepatitis A, B and C. [DOC] [TLE] Hepatitis A | Health | Patient [PAR] Good personal hygiene (in particular, washing hands after going to the toilet) 
helps to ... One virus that causes hepatitis is called the hepatitis A virus.