A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hepatitis a.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Hepatitis a comes from contaminated food and water and infections can be fatal! vaccinations protect.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Children: Children generally are without symptoms when they have hepatitis A.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most: Most of the time, hepatitis a can be treated with simply supportive measures.

Answered 4/19/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: This is the Hepatitis one gets from ingesting the virus.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Ignore: Self limited. Check liver and antibody levels. Have contacts checked.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Keep hands clean, drink safe water.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Ignore: Keep the risk of hep A low by avoiding raw or under-cooked shellfish.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Wash your hands after going to bathroom, dry it and open the door with a tissue after done.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Hepatitis A virus can be acquired from raw shellfish that is harvested from contaminated water.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Most people recover with supportive treatments at home, including rest. There is no cure for hep A.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Ignore: Hand washing and avoiding contaminated water sources can help prevent transmission of hepatitis A.

Answered 5/26/2015

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Ignore: With proper hygiene and sanitation, the spread of the virus can be prevented.

Answered 7/7/2019

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