2006-07-15 05:05:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Type A hepatitis is contracted through anal-oral contact, by coming in contact with the feces of someone with hepatitis A, or by eating or drinking hepatitis A contaminated food or water.
When symptoms are present, they are much the same for all five types of hepatitis: mild flu-like symptoms, light stools, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes), fatigue, and fever. Hepatitis A symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
2006-07-15 05:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hepatitis A is an enterovirus transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food. It causes an acute form of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and does not have a chronic stage. The patient's immune system makes antibodies against Hepatitis A that confer immunity against future infection. A vaccine is available that will prevent infection from hepatitis A for life.
2006-07-15 22:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is hepatitis A, and what causes it?
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A usually causes temporary liver inflammation, and most people recover without any long-term liver problems.
2006-07-15 12:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by thundakat312 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other answers may well be confusing A with C which is very dangerous. Hepatitis A is commonly known as Yellow Jaundice and is very common among new babies. The skin shows orange/yellow and also to a lesser degree in the eyes. Not dangerous as is C and easily cured. Relax............
2006-07-15 12:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an infectious liver disease, it can be spread by poor sanitary conditions, infected foods and it's not cool
check this site for more info on nasty diseases
http://www.thebody.com/sfaf/summer01/glossary.html
2006-07-15 12:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋