Liver disease encompasses a wide range of diseases that vary in severity, from mild injury to severe liver fibrosis and scarring (cirrhosis). There are a number of pathways to liver injury, many of which lead to cirrhosis, which is late-stage liver disease. Cirrhosis most typically develops as a consequence of chronic liver inflammation (hepatitis). Causes of hepatitis include infections (viral hepatitis B or C), alcohol and fatty liver disease (steatohepatitis).
Services
Hepatitis Queensland
A community based, non-government organisation that represents the interests of people affected by, or at risk of viral hepatitis in Queensland.
Gastroenterological Society of Australia
A peak membership organisation for healthcare professionals working in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.
Resources
Fact sheets
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Liver disease
Gastroenterological Society of Australia Fatty Liver Disease
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Hepatitis B vaccines for Australians
RACGP Alcoholic liver disease: assessment and management
02 September 2020
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