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Hepatitis A
A is an liver disease caused by Hepatitis A virus (HAV); it is a type of viral hepatitis. Many cases have few or no symptoms, especially in the young. The time between exposure and symptoms, in those who develop them, is two to six weeks. When symptoms occur, they typically last eight weeks and may include , vomiting, , , fever, and pain. Around 10–15% of people experience a of symptoms during the six months after the initial . Acute liver failure may rarely occur, with this being more common in the elderly.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·, vomiting, , dark urine, , fever, pain
Causes — why it happens
- ·–oral route, eating food or drinking water contaminated with A virus infected feces, sexual through oro–anal and digital–rectal sexual acts.
How it's found
- ·Blood tests
Prevention
- · A vaccine, hand washing, properly cooking food
Treatment
- ·Supportive care, liver
Complications
- ·Acute liver failure
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