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Hepatitis A

 Hepatitis A is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with hepatitis A. Infection that interferes with the work of the liver can be easily transmitted by food or drinks that are contaminated by viruses.

Hepatitis A is the cause of this disease. This virus can be transmitted easily through consumption of food or drink contaminated with feces by people with hepatitis A.


Risk Factors for Hepatitis A

A person is more susceptible to hepatitis A if he meets the following conditions:

  • Visit or live in an area where there are many cases of hepatitis A.
  • Having intimate relationships with hepatitis A sufferers.
  • Stay at home with patients with hepatitis A.

Symptoms of hepatitis A

Symptoms of hepatitis A appear several weeks after the patient is infected with the virus. Most people with hepatitis A experience the following symptoms: changes in eye color and yellowing of the skin. But before the onset of jaundice, the patient may experience:

  • fever
  • Limp
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • The color of urine becomes dark
  • The color of the stool becomes pale

Treatment for hepatitis A

Hepatitis A will heal itself because the patient's immune system can eradicate the virus. The only goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms experienced by the patient while waiting for the disease to heal.

In addition, it is important for people to maintain cleanliness to prevent transmission to others. People who are recovering will be immunized against this disease.
Complications of hepatitis A

Hepatitis A does not cause long-term (chronic) liver disease and is rarely fatal. However, this disease can cause liver failure, especially in the elderly and people who already suffer from chronic liver disease.

Complications of hepatitis A

Hepatitis A does not cause long-term (chronic) liver disease and is rarely fatal. However, this disease has the potential to cause liver failure, especially in the elderly and those who already suffer from chronic liver disease.

Prevention of hepatitis A

Hepatitis A can be prevented in several ways, including:

  • Vaccination against hepatitis A
  • Maintain personal and environmental cleanliness
  • Avoid eating raw or undercooked food
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