what is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is spread from person to person, from the feces (poop) of someone who is infected to others. Originally it came from one person, but then was transferred to others. Common names for Hepatitis A are HAV. HAV stands for Hepatitis a virus. Hav is a virus.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis A?
Symptoms of Hepatitis A are yellowing of the skin or eyes. Also fever, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain also dark colored urine. And light colored bowel movements. Also, you may not have any symptoms, therefore you may not know you have the disease.
What effects are there for the person infected?
There are many effects of having any STI. Hepatitis can make your life more challenging but not unlivible. There are many things you can do, but most importantly stay strong and just remember you can fight through it.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A are yellowing of the skin or eyes. Also fever, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain also dark colored urine. And light colored bowel movements. Also, you may not have any symptoms, therefore you may not know you have the disease.
What effects are there for the person infected?
There are many effects of having any STI. Hepatitis can make your life more challenging but not unlivible. There are many things you can do, but most importantly stay strong and just remember you can fight through it.
Statistics
-An estimated 4.4 million Americans are living with chronic hepatitis
-Age groups that are affected by hepatitis A are ages from 20-49
-An estimated 4.4 million Americans are living with chronic hepatitis
-Age groups that are affected by hepatitis A are ages from 20-49
Where do I get tested?
You can get vaccine to prevent hepatitis at your regular doctor.
Can Hepatitis be treated?
No but, it can be treated. For the symptoms to leave, it may take anywhere from 15 days - 4 months. It can also be prevented by washing your hand when you go to the bathroom.It also can be prevented by vaccine.
No but, it can be treated. For the symptoms to leave, it may take anywhere from 15 days - 4 months. It can also be prevented by washing your hand when you go to the bathroom.It also can be prevented by vaccine.