The lotus flower appeared in legends originating from ancient Egypt. It played an important part in ancient Egyptian religion. The pure white lotus flower, the only plant to fruit and flower simultaneously, emerges from the depths of the muddy swamp.
Hepatitis A, B or C. Viral hepatitis comes in three different strands (A, B and C) which each have their own symptoms, causes and impacts on the liver. In extreme cases of hepatitis B and C, liver failure may result. These three forms of hepatitis are the most common forms of liver disease in the United States.
The most common causes of acute liver failure are viral hepatitis (in developing countries) and drugs and toxins (in developed countries). Acute liver failure is characterized by jaundice, coagulopathy, and encephalopathy.