In some cases, the hepatitis A IG may also be given before a possible exposure. Moisture barriers, like household plastic wraps or dental dams, may be suggested to reducing risk from oral-anal sex. Avoid sharing drug needles. Avoidance of contaminated food or water sources reduced the risk of infection. Practicing good personal hygiene, especially hand-washing after using the toilet or changing diapers.
Supportive care is recommended, usually guided by symptoms.
Fortunately, complications from HAV are rare, and few deaths result from it. It is not known to cause chronic infections. However, it can make some people very sick, and it is easily preventable. As part of good partner communication, deciding to use latex condoms and moisture barriers during sex helps reduce the risk of transmitting a sexually transmitted disease. HAV can be transmitted through oral-anal sex so it is recommended to always use safer sex methods to reduce the risk of transmission.