symptoms hepatitis a
These conditions are frequently accompanied by diarrhea, anorexia, and fatigue. [7, 17] Relapse is possible with hepatitis A, typically within three months of the initial onset of symptoms. [14] Although relapse is more common in children, it does occur with some regularity in adults.
[11] The jaundice so commonly associated with hepatitis A can also linger for a prolonged period in some infected personsâsometimes as long as eight months or more. [11, 17] Additionally, pruritus, or severe âitchinessâ of the skin, can persist for several months after the onset of symptoms.