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Hepatitis A is an enterovirus transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food. It causes an acute form of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and does not have a chronic stage. The patient's immune system makes antibodies against Hepatitis A that confer immunity against future infection. A vaccine is available that will prevent infection from hepatitis A for life.
Features
Hepatitis A is a disease affecting the liver, and caused by the Hepatitis A virus (abbreviated HAV). Only 3 out of 4 people with hepatitis A have symptoms. Those symptoms may include:
- Jaundice (showing up first as yellow eyes)
- Dark urine
- Nausea
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach ache
- Vomiting
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for Hepatitis A. Sufferers are advised to rest, avoid alcohol, eat a well-balanced diet, and stay hydrated. Approximately 15% of people diagnosed with Hepatitis A may experience a symptomatic relapse for up to nine months after contracting the disease. More on [ Hepatitis A ]
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Liver Disorders, Hepatitis A,B,C Forum - Quit Drinking, How Long... http://tinyurl.com/yznhhkk
dgese69e0 (Estela Gallagher) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:59:13 -0000
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nphoebeu0wwf (Phoebe Griffin) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:56:02 -0000
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TIMJNZ (TIMOTHY E JONES) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:40:55 -0000
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parentalone (Single Parent) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:53:18 -0000
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I ain't sure if I have yellow fever or a bad case of Jaundice due to hepatitis but @fuertesknight @LeeannSokiMak could get it
speakz (Anthony Negrete ) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:51:54 -0000
I ain't sure if I have yellow fever or a bad case of Jaundice due to hepatitis but @fuertesknight @LeeannSokiMak could get it
My dog Eli has hepatitis, and my aunt is in the icu. What a day.
teabbers (Tiffany) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:21 -0000
My dog Eli has hepatitis, and my aunt is in the icu. What a day.
Canadian Liver Foundation: Hepatitis A - Includes transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Addresses travel concerns.
CDC - Viral Hepatitis A - Features factsheets, links, news releases, surveillance, and vaccination information.
Disease Information: Hepatitis A - Travel Medicine Program - Features cause, symptoms, prevention, vaccination, treatment, and transmission.
Meta Description: [ If you are an international traveller, learn more about Hepatitis A worldwide, along with the latest Public Health Agency of Canada recommendations on prevention. ]
eMedicine Health - Hepatitis A - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hepatitis A.
Meta Description: [ Hepatitis is a general term that means inflammation of the liver. Inflammation of the liver can result from infection, from exposure to alcohol, certain medications, chemicals, or poisons, or from ... ]
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Facts About Hepatitis A For Adults - Explains what it is and how it's spread, general symptoms, who should receive the vaccine, and various facts about the virus.
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Food Safety Research Information Office: Hepatitis A - Directory of factsheets, reports, press releases, and resources on the disease.
Hepatitis A - Factsheet explains cause, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
Hepatitis A Fact Sheet - Discusses common symptoms, transmission methods, risk factors, and vaccination and prevention recommendations.
Hepatitis A Information from IAC - Directory of news releases, factsheets, and other resources.
MayoClinic.com: Hepatitis A - Features signs, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, prevention, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Hepatitis A — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable liver disease. ]
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hepatitis A - Illustrated entry features causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
MedlinePlus: Hepatitis A - Directory of articles, factsheets, and news releases.
Meta Description: [ Hepatitis A ]
What I Need to Know about Hepatitis A - Explains the prevention, causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, and treatment of the disease.
Meta Description: [ Explains the prevention, causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, and treatment of hepatitis A ]
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WHO: Hepatitis A - Extensive factsheet on the disease with cause, prevention, risk factors, organism information, diagnosis, epidemiology, vaccination, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
WHO: Hepatitis A Vaccine - Discusses the disease, vaccine, and vaccination recommendations.
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