Hepatitis A is a very dangerous and fatal virus

Hepatitis A is a very dangerous and fatal virus

Infectious disease, liver, immune system, cholestatic, hyperplasia

The liver is the largest organ within your body. It helps the body to digest food, store energy and eliminate toxins. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. One type, hepatitis A, is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is a very dangerous and fatal virus. The disease spreads primarily through contact with feces of an infected person. It is possible to get HAV by:

Eating foods prepared by a person with HAV who did not wash their hands after going to the bathroom
Drink contaminated water or eat food washed with contaminated water
Bring a finger or object into the mouth that was in contact with contaminated stool
Having close contact with someone who is infected, such as having sex or caring for someone who is sick
Most people do not have symptoms. If you have symptoms, you may feel as if you have the flu. You may also have yellow eyes and skin, a condition called jaundice. A blood test will confirm if you have HAV.

The overall HAV improves in a few weeks without treatment. However, some people may have symptoms for up to six months. Your doctor may suggest medications to help relieve your symptoms.

The hepatitis A vaccine can prevent HAV. Hepatitis A is a very dangerous and fatal virus. Good hygiene can also help. Wash your hands well before preparing food, after going to the bathroom or after changing a diaper. International travelers should be careful when drinking tap water.