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 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 ...

Hepatitis A is a type of hepatitis due to infection which is still prevalent in many developing countries, including Indonesia. This is because transmission of hepatitis A can easily be caused by drinking water, food or poor sanitation. Come on, know how to transmit hepatitis A so we can prevent it. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by hepatitis A. This highly contagious disease is closely related to poor hygiene and poor sanitation. Let us know more about Hepatitis A and how it is transmitted. How to spread hepatitis A The spread of the hepatitis A virus is via the fecal-oral route, where the virus enters the mouth through objects, food or drinks that are contaminated with feces of people with hepatitis. A. The following methods are used to transmit the hepatitis A virus: From person to person Transmission of hepatitis A can occur when: Someone with hepatitis A does not wash their hands properly after using the toilet, then touches objects or food. Make close contact wi...

Like other infectious diseases, hepatitis A begins with fever, which can be accompanied by dizziness, cold, muscle aches and joints. After that, the patient will experience other symptoms such as: His urine is dark like tea Pale stools like putty transmission Nausea and vomiting Superior abdominal pain No appetite Weight loss Itchy skin jaundice The above symptoms will appear within 2 weeks to 1 month after contraction of the virus. When to see a doctor Patients are often not aware of the initial symptoms; therefore, patients usually only see their doctor when the color of their eyes and skin is yellow. The first signs of jaundice are the color of urine, which becomes darker like tea, and the color of pale stools like putty, before discoloration of the skin and eyes occurs. It is advisable to consult a doctor if the first yellow symptoms appear. Nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite can cause dehydration and nutritional deficiencies. If there is absolutely no food or drink that can be...