Hepatitis C Screening includes total HCV antibody. HAV is passed between people via the fecal oral route. HCV is acquired primarily through blood, IV drug use, transfusions prior to 1992, or needle sticks. Risk is low in persons in monogamous relationships and mother to child during birth. Symptoms of an HAV infection start from 15 to 50 days after infection and include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting, and jaundice.
Asymptomatic infections can occur most notably in children.
HBV can also become chronic. Most chronic HBV carriers are asymptomatic, and are more prone to developing cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. Most people will be asymptomatic. There is no antiviral treatment for HAV infection. Each symptom should be treated on an individual basis.