Disease Details
Viral hepatitis A | |
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Disease Type | Infectious Diseases |
Description |
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. it can happen as a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. or more severe problems that can last months. hepatitis A virus is rarely dangerous |
Causes |
hepetitis A virus is transmitted through the GI sysytem , You can catch the disease if you drink water or eat food that's been contaminated with the stool of someone with the virus. |
Symptoms |
.Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin, dark urine)
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Diagnosis |
if you have the symptoms above and you have high levels of liver enzymes and some immunoglobulins in your blood test the diagnosis is based on the symptoms and blood tests |
Treatments |
suuportive care and management for the symptoms until the disease goes away as there is no specific treatment for the disease regular liver function check up
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Prevention |
hepetitis A vaccine food hygein hand cleansing |