Jaundice persists for 8 - 29 weeks, after which recovery is complete. Often, relapse is simply shown by an increase in serum transaminases and bilirubin. Relapses may be a result of premature activity or intake of large amounts of alcohol. Multiple relapses may occur. However, full recovery may follow, though in some patients, relapses may indicate progression to chronic hepatitis.
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the technical term for liver cancer.
This form of the disease develops after a long time in individuals suffering from chronic hepatitis B infection. What events trigger the development of this disease are currently unknown. Gordon, S.G., Reddy, K.R., Schiff, L. et al. 1984. Prolonged Intrahepatic Cholestasis Secondary to Acute Hepatitis A. Ann. Sherlock, S. and Walshe, V.M. 1946.