Hepatitis is a viral disease which occurs due to inflammation of the liver. There are five types of viral Hepatitis. - Hepatitis A It is caused by Hepatitis A virus. It is caused by transmission through contaminated food or water. - Hepatitis B - It is caused by Hepatitis B virus. It is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids. - Hepatitis C - It is caused by Hepatitis C virus. It is caused through direct contact with body fluids. - Hepatitis D - It is caused by Hepatitis D virus. It is a rare form of hepatitis that is caused in conjunction with hepatitis B virus. - Hepatitis E - It is caused by Hepatitis E virus. It is spread through contaminated water supply.