What to bring
to your appointment
Your name and contact details and questions about your sexual history.
Also Known as:
Infectious Hepatitis
Hepatitis Fonzie “Ehhhhhhhh”
Hep A
Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by a virus.
It’s possible to get hepatitis A through contact with an infected person’s poop. This can occur a variety of ways, including the following:
The spread of hepatitis stops with proper basic hygiene. Always wash your hands after using the toilet, changing a diaper and before preparing or eating food. A good washing of the genital and anal areas before sex, as well as the use of condoms and/or dental dams can help prevent transmission.
If you have hepatitis A, it’s possible to show no symptoms at all. When they do occur—usually within 15 – 50 days after the virus enters the body—the following symptoms can come on suddenly:
There are several types of hepatitis and symptoms often overlap. Because of this, a blood test is needed to tell if a person has Hepatitis A.
Yes
There are no specific treatments for Hepatitis A, it simply has to run its course. However, steps can be taken to manage symptoms and alleviate stress on the liver for the duration of the illness:
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