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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with hepatitis a.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do eat fresh fruits and vegetables while traveling, but only what can be pealed or cooked.

Answered 5/30/2016

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Prevent by cleaning your hands clean, drink safe water.

Answered 6/6/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Hygiene is very important to prevent spread.Espically , hand washing after using bathroom.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Ignore: Always wash your fruits and vegetables to avoid transmission.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Krishna Rayapudi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Always wash your hands with soap after defecation to prevent spread of Hepatitis A!

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ignore: Usually self limited. wash your hands to avoid spreading the disease.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If you have hepatitis A, avoid alcohol and fatty foods. Hepatitis A can be prevented by vaccination.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Ignore: Seek medically help if suffering from acute Hepatitis A. fulminant cases need supportive care.

Answered 11/9/2014

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Ignore: Know before you go. Vaccinate your self at least 6 mos. prior to traveling to an endemic region.

Answered 3/19/2015

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: DO stay hydrated, DO take medications to relieve symptoms, Don't panic as this isn't chronic.

Answered 4/8/2015

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Ignore: It is Self Limited Disease most of the time. There is an excellent vaccine to prevent Hepatitis A.

Answered 7/21/2015

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Ignore: Stay in. Until any fever and jaundice have cleared up, your doctor will want you to skip work or sch.

Answered 7/7/2019

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