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Hepatitis A, also called hep A, is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. 

Some people have only a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. Others have more severe problems that can last months. 

You usually get the disease when you eat or drink something contaminated by poop from a person who has the virus.



The hepatitis A virus usually isn’t dangerous. 

Almost everyone who has it gets better. But because it can take a while to go away, 

you’ll need to take care of yourself in the meantime.



Hepatitis A Symptoms

If you have this infection, the virus is causing inflammation in your liver. 

Some people, especially many children, don’t have symptoms. Others might have:



Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin)

Belly pain

Dark urine

Loss of appetite

Vomiting

Pale-colored poop

Joint pain

Fever

Fatigue



Treatment

There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. 

Recovery from symptoms following infection may be slow and may take several weeks or months. 



Prevention

*Improved sanitation, food safety and immunization are the most effective ways to combat hepatitis A.

*The hepatitis A vaccine can prevent infection with the virus.

*Thoroughly wash your hands often, especially after using the toilet or 

changing a diaper and before preparing food or eating.