Hepatitis A Learning Center
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Hepatitis A is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Jaundice; Fatigue; Loss of appetite; Nausea and vomiting; Low-grade fever; Pale or clay-colored stools; Dark urine; G...
Causes
Hepatitis A is transmitted by contaminated food or water, or contact with a person who is currently ill with the dise...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical examination and may discover that you have an enlarged and tender liver. Hepatitis...
Treatments
There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. Rest is recommended during the acute phase of the disease when the sy...
Complications
There are usually no complications. One in a thousand cases become fulminant hepatitis, which can be life threatening.
Prevention
Transmission of the virus can be reduced by avoiding unclean food and water, thorough hand-washing after using the re...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate you may have hepatitis A.
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