Hepatitis A

A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.
Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine. It spreads from contaminated food or water, or contact with someone who is infected.
== Info ==
💉 Preventable by vaccine
💊Treatable by a medical professional
📋 Requires a medical diagnosis
🔬 Lab tests or imaging always required
🥩🥛Spreads through contaminated food or water
⏰ Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
⚠️ Critical: needs emergency care
== Symptoms ==
Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and low-grade fever.
Category:Viruses
Category:Hepatitis
Category:Critical
Category:Vaccinations
Category:Digestive system
Category:Urinary system