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A member asked:

Can i be re-infected with hepatitis a?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: After infection your body is supposed to 'remember' and if re-exposed produce the appropriate antibodies to fight it off; but rarely this can indeed occur.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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NO: Immunity from hepatitis a is life time once get infected and do not carry virus in them.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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