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About Hepatitis a

Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by an infection of the hepatitis A virus (HAV). One of several hepatitis diseases, hepatitis A is highly contagious. HAV may be spread through close contact - including sexual contact - with an individual who has the disease or through consuming a substance that has been contaminated with trace amounts of fecal matter.

Common causes of hepatitis A infections include:


  • Eating raw shellfish that has been contaminated with sewer water
  • Consuming food prepared by someone who did not properly wash hands after using the bathroom
  • Consuming produce that has not been properly washed
  • Drinking water contaminated with fecal matter
  • Recreational drug use (especially injected drugs)
  • Close contact with an infected individual

HAV infects the liver, causing inflammation and decreased function.

Symptoms of an HAV infection include:


  • Nausea & vomiting
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Light-colored stool
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
  • Dark urine

Most mild cases of hepatitis A will go away without medical treatment and do not result in liver failure or liver damage. However, older adults and those with chronic liver disease are at risk of experiencing liver failure caused by hepatitis A. If you are experiencing a combination of the symptoms above, or have had contact with someone recently diagnosed with hepatitis A, contact your health care provider right away to treat the disease.

Practicing good hygiene, namely, washing your hands thoroughly after restroom use and before handling food are the best methods to prevent an infection from the hepatitis A virus.

Many cases of hepatitis A result in relatively mild symptoms and do not require treatment. However, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your symptoms and encourage recovery. During your appointment, talk to your provider about the treatment plan that’s right for you.

There is currently no medical treatment for a hepatitis A infection. Instead, use these self-care methods to prevent spreading the disease and manage your symptoms:

- Rest. Hepatitis A can cause fatigue and fever symptoms. Because of this, it is recommended that you abstain from daily tasks and strenuous activity until your symptoms have subsided. This can help speed up recovery time.

- Avoid alcohol. Hepatitis A infects and inflames your liver. Avoid alcohol and medication use until the disease has passed to minimize your risk of liver damage.

- Abstain from sex. Hepatitis A is easily transmitted through close contact. If you or your partner is infected with the HAV, avoid sexual activity until symptoms of the disease have been absent for several days.

- Wash your hands. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds after using the restroom, and preparing food. Do not prepare food for others if you are currently sick with a hepatitis A infection, as the disease is easily transmittable through contaminated food.

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