However, a shot is available to prevent the disease. Causes The hepatitis A virus spreads through infected food and water. The virus appears in the stool of infected persons, and can be passed on to others through poor hand washing, especially by restaurant workers and food handlers. Day care workers who do not wash their hands after changing a diaper can also spread the virus. The disease can also be picked up from eating infected raw shellfish.
Early signs are fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and tiredness.
Your urine may be darker in color and your stools may be lighter in color. You may, however, have no symptoms at all. There is no effective treatment. Your best strategy is keep up your strength as much as possible. Maintain a healthy diet and get plenty of rest.