Hepatitis A
Common ConditionHighly contagious liver infection spread through contaminated food and water, preventable by vaccination.
Symptoms
Fatigue
Sudden nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain (near liver)
Clay-colored stool
Loss of appetite
Low-grade fever
Dark urine
Joint pain
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Intense itching
Causes
1
Hepatitis A virus2
Contaminated food or water3
Close contact with infected person4
Eating raw shellfish from polluted water5
Poor sanitation6
Travel to endemic areas7
Sexual contact8
Drug use9
Working with infected primates10
Poor hand hygieneTreatments
Supportive care
Rest
Adequate nutrition
Fluids
Avoiding alcohol
Avoiding certain medications (liver-processed)
Hospitalization if severe
No specific antiviral treatment
Recovery usually complete
Prevention through vaccination
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if you develop symptoms of hepatitis especially after traveling to high-risk areas, or if you've been exposed to someone with hepatitis A.
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Hepatitis A: A Preventable Liver Infection
Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food and water. While it can cause severe illness, it doesn't become chronic. Vaccination and good hygiene are the best prevention.
"Maghugas ng kamay, umiwas sa hepatitis A."
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