Symptoms
Hepatitis A does not always cause obvious symptoms. Some people may experience mild symptoms lasting one to two weeks, while others will have more severe symptoms that can last for several months. Generally, the severity of the illness increases with age, which is why children infected with the hepatitis A virus usually do not exhibit any symptoms. Symptoms of hepatitis A include the following:
- Jaundice
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Dark urine
Symptoms can appear anywhere from two to six weeks after exposure. However, it’s important to note that infected people are contagious up to two weeks before they show any symptoms at all.