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Hepatitis A

Symptoms

Symptoms of hepatitis A include

  • Jaundice
  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite

Some people have mild symptoms lasting 1 to 2 weeks, while others have more severe symptoms that can last several months. Generally, the severity of the illness increases with age; children infected with hepatitis A virus usually do not have symptoms.

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See Also

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis News Releases

Hepatitis Research

Understanding Foodborne Diseases

The Story of the Hepatitis E Vaccine