Hepatitis A

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Hepatitis A is usually spread by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces carrying the virus. Hepatitis A is the least dangerous form of hepatitis because it almost always gets better on its own. Also, it does not lead to chronic inflammation of the liver. But about 15% of people with hepatitis A become so ill that they need hospitalization, and each year, fewer than 100 people die as a result of liver failure from hepatitis A. That is why anyone at risk of infection, as well as all people with any form of chronic liver disease, should get the hepatitis A vaccine.

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Re: Hepatitis A

HEPATITIS A!


-The virus name for Hepatitis A is Hepatovirus (HAV)

-Hepatovirus is a liver disease. It causes heavy illness, infections, and economic burden to the host cell (humans, animals, plants)

-This virus is found in the feces of an infected person and is easily passed on under poor sanitary conditions. For example: Drinking contaminated water, fruits and vegies that have become contaminatedduring handling.

-Hepatitis A can be prevented:
-Educating people about this disease.
-Emphasizing the fact that washing your hands and keeping them away from your face is important.
-For long-term protection for Hepatitis A, there are vaccines available for people over the age of 12 months.

-Hepatitis A is a virus that causes infection in the liver cells.

-Symptoms:
-Jaundice (discolouration of skin and eyes)
-fatigue
-abdominal pain
-loss of appetite
-nausea
-diarrhea
-fever
-depression

-The infected persons immune system produces antibiotics against Hepatitis A that provides immunity against future infections.

-Treatments/Vaccines:
-AVAXIM is a vaccine that protects against Hepatitis A and provides protection for up to 10 years.

-Interesting facts:
-in 2006, 3579 cases of Hepatitis A were reported.
-Hepatitis A does not become chronic.
-Hepatitis A is contageous during the first two weeks.
-Once a person has recovered from Hepatitis A, they cannot get infected again.
-Hepatitis A is not spread by kissing, sneezing, or saliva.