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hepatitis a - type of viral infection of liver Definition for hepatitis A Hepatitis A (formerly known as infectious hepatitis) is an acute infectious liver disease caused by the hepatovirus hepatitis A virus. more Hepatitis A (formerly known as infectious hepatitis) is an acute infectious liver disease caused by the hepatovirus hepatitis A virus. Most commonly transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food, hepatitis A does not typically have a chronic stage and will not cause permanent liver damage. 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 approximately 15-30 years. less some common symptoms nausea poor appetite stomach pain upper abdominal pain some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 150 diagnoses alcoholism viral gastroenteritis influenza viral syndrome swine flu enteroviral infections urinary tract infection   more do i have 'hepatitis A'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'hepatitis a' 1 - 5 of 9 diagnostic tests Anti hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody against hepatitis A virus hepatitis A and Anti hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (IgG) Anti hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody against hepatitis A virus hepatitis A and Anti hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (IgM) Blood, Platelet Count Platelet Count hepatitis A and Blood, Platelet Count Complete Blood Count hepatitis A and Complete Blood Count Liver Function Tests elevated liver enzymes hepatitis A and Liver Function Tests Total bilirubin hepatitis A and Total bilirubin direct bilirubin hepatitis A and direct bilirubin Prothrombin Time (PT) hepatitis A and Prothrombin Time (PT) urinary urobilinogen hepatitis A and urinary urobilinogen for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'hepatitis A'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for hepatitis A: therapeutic procedure search results for 'hepatitis a' 1 - 1 of 1 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Alcohol Abstinence hepatitis A and Alcohol Abstinence medications search results for 'hepatitis a' 1 - 1 of 1 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   cholestyramine (a.k.a cholestyramine, Questran) hepatitis A and cholestyramine web search results for hepatitis a Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - hepatitis A Hepatitis A Guide - WebMD Topic overview including what is hepatitis A and what causes it. http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Hepatitis A virus has also been found in samples taken to ... The most widespread hepatitis A outbreak in the United States ... Hepatitis A ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_A   en.wikipedia.org - summary CDC Division of Viral Hepatitis - Hepatitis A FAQs for the Public Hepatitis A information for the Public ... Who should get PEP after being exposed to hepatitis A? ... Can I donate blood if I have had hepatitis A? ... http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/A/aFAQ.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary American Liver Foundation - Hepatitis A The Web Site of the American Liver Foundation. ... What is hepatitis A? ... However, the symptoms of hepatitis A may be uncomfortable and may disrupt daily ... http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/hepatitisa/   www.liverfoundation.org - summary What is hepatitis A? - Yahoo! Health Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus. It goes away on its own in almost all cases. ... The disease is caused by the hepatitis A virus. ... http://health.yahoo.com/hepatitis-overview/hepatitis-a-topic...   health.yahoo.com - summary CDC Division of Viral Hepatitis - Hepatitis A FAQs for Health Professionals Hepatitis A FAQ for Health Professionals ... What is the case definition for acute hepatitis A? ... reinfected with HAV after recovering from hepatitis A? ... http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HAV/HAVfaq.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A, B, and C Center: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Transmission ... Hepatitis A, B, and C are viral infections that together affect an estimated 5% to 6% of Americans. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A: Support & Resources You may want more information. You will need support. Here's where to get it. ... A is only the beginning of the hepatitis alphabet. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-support-resources   www.webmd.com - summary Drinking Water: Hepatitis A and Drinking Water from Private Wells ... What is hepatitis A? ... In the United States, hepatitis A infections can occur in isolated situations or ... Persons with hepatitis A can spread the virus to ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/hepatitis.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary WebMD Hepatitis A Guide - Better Information for Better Health Hepatitis A isn't like other types of this liver disease. ... What Is Hepatitis A? Topic Overview. What Happens. Are You at Risk? What Increases Your Risk ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/default.htm   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A - MedlinePlus Provides general information about the illness including its symptoms and prevention, current research, and statistics. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hepatitisa.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Hepatitis A: Overview & Facts Start here for basic facts about hepatitis A and risks of hepatitis A. ... Learn what happens when hepatitis A virus enters your body. Are You at Risk? ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Viral Hepatitis A - CDC ... of fact sheets for the public and the health professionals about hepatitis A which affects the liver, occurring in situations ranging from isolated cases ... http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/ChooseA.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A - What Happens - Yahoo! Health After the hepatitis A virus (HAV) enters your body, the number of virus grows ... A rare condition called cholestatic hepatitis may develop and is associated with ... http://health.yahoo.com/hepatitis-overview/hepatitis-a-what-...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hepatitis A Resources ... a grassroots communication and support network for ... Hepatitis Health Center. Hepatitis A Guide. Overview & Facts. Causes & Prevention. Symptoms & Types ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-resources   www.webmd.com - summary Overview: Hepatitis A in Healthcare | CDC Infection Control in Healthcare Healthcare-Associated Hepatitis A occurs infrequently, and transmission to ... Other risk factors for hepatitis A virus (HAV) transmission to personnel include ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/id_hepa.html   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A-Symptoms Symptoms usually appear 15 to 50 days (2 to 7 weeks) after you have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The average time is 30 days. Symptoms usually are ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-symptoms   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A group of viruses known as the hepatitis viruses cause most cases of liver damage worldwide. ... Usually alcoholic hepatitis comes after a period of increased ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis   en.wikipedia.org - summary Hepatitis Hepatitis is a disorder in which viruses or other mechanisms produce ... Hepatitis varies in severity from a self-limited condition with total recovery ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Hepatitis.htm   adam.about.com - summary Hepatitis A - MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Provides disease definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment of the inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000278.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Introduction: Hepatitis: Merck Manual Home Edition Hepatitis A is sometimes spread in day care centers, where caregivers and ... Also, people with hepatitis A do not become carriers, and the virus does not ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch137/ch137a.html   www.merck.com - summary Hepatitis A-What Happens Once it enters your body, the hepatitis A virus (HAV) incubates for 2 to 7 weeks ... A rare condition called cholestatic hepatitis may develop and is associated with ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-what-happens   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A http://www.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/hav.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A - Yahoo! Health Hepatitis A ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable liver disease. http://health.yahoo.com/hepatitis-overview/hepatitis-a/mayoc...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hepatitis A-Treatment Overview Hepatitis A goes away on its own in almost all cases. ... Prevent hepatitis A infection after exposure (post-exposure prophylaxis) ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-treatment-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Viral Hepatitis - CDC Comprehensive collection of resources on the five hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, and E) that cause liver disease. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A-Credits A list of authors contributing to the topic on hepatitis A. ... Hepatitis Health Center. Hepatitis A Guide. Overview & Facts. Causes & Prevention. Symptoms & Types ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-credits   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A-When To Call a Doctor Contact a health professional immediately if a person diagnosed with hepatitis A ... Any of the signs or symptoms of hepatitis A develop. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-when-to-call-a-doctor   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A-What Increases Your Risk People who practice certain behaviors or have certain jobs are at higher risk for hepatitis A. If you are a member of a high - risk group, you should receive the ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-what-i...   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A vaccine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Hepatitis, Viral, Type A". Travelers' Health: Yellow Book (CDC) ... Persistence of antibody to Hepatitis A virus 10 years after vaccination among ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_A_vaccine   en.wikipedia.org - summary Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment by ... Viral hepatitis refers to hepatitis caused by a few specific viruses that ... virus, vaccine, what is hepatitis A, symptoms, carriers, prognosis, causes, ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=384   www.medicinenet.com - summary Hepatitis A Virus Test - Yahoo! Health HAV infection is spread through food or water that has been contaminated by the feces (stool) ... donors and donor organs to prevent the spread of hepatitis A. ... http://health.yahoo.com/hepatitis-diagnosis/hepatitis-a-viru...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hepatitis - MedlinePlus Offers information about the liver condition and the viruses that cause it, plus links to organizations. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hepatitis.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Prevent Hepatitis A hepatitis A. The virus is easily spread in. areas where there is ... 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From Division of Viral Hepatitis, NCHHSTP ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_hepatitis.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A - MayoClinic Explains symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and prevention tips for the highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hepatitis-a/DS00397   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Hepatitis A: Treatment & Care People with hepatitis A need treatment. And they need care. Here's where to learn about both. ... of the complications of hepatitis A may require treatment. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-treatment-care   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A adult vaccine - Yahoo! Health It may also not protect you from hepatitis A if you are already infected with ... What is the most important information I should know about hepatitis A vaccine? ... http://health.yahoo.com/hepatitis-prevention/hepatitis-a-adu...   health.yahoo.com - summary Hepatitis A: Symptoms & Types Hepatitis A can be hard to recognize. These links describe the symptoms and warning signs. ... Hepatitis A Guide. Overview & Facts. Causes & Prevention ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-symptoms-types   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A: Prevention - MayoClinic.com Hepatitis A ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable liver disease. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hepatitis-a/DS00397/DSECTION=prevention   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Hepatitis A and B Immunizations on MedicineNet Learn about hepatitis A and B immunizations includes hepatitis A and B are, and explanation about the immunizations available. http://www.medicinenet.com/hepatitis_immunizations/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Research: Hepatitis: Hepatitis A | CDC AIP The symptoms of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection include nausea, vomiting, poor ... In addition, a safety and ... Control Program for Hepatitis A ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/aip/research/hepatitis/hep_a.html   www.cdc.gov - summary Hepatitis A: Causes & Prevention Start here for basic facts about hepatitis A causes and prevention. ... Yes, there is a hepatitis A vaccine. Click here to see if you should get it. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-causes-prevention   www.webmd.com - summary Immune globulin (IG) for hepatitis A Drug details for Immune globulin (IG) for hepatitis A. ... Hand-Washing: Simple Step to Stop Hepatitis A Spread. Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis? ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/immune-globulin-ig-for-hepatitis-a   www.webmd.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hepatitis Infections from parasites, bacteria, or viruses (such as hepatitis A, B, or C) ... Having received a blood transfusion before 1990 (hepatitis C blood test was ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001154.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary What Is Hepatitis A Hepatitis makes your liver swell and stops it from working right. You need a healthy liver. The liver does many things to keep you alive. http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20011126/hepatitis-a   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis Information on the various forms of hepatitis. ... This form of hepatitis never leads to a chronic infection and usually has no complications. The liver ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/digestive-diseases-hepatitis   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A ... the symptoms and treatments for the hepatitis A virus. ... Hepatitis A causes acute (short ... to areas of the world with increased hepatitis A infection. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/digestive-diseases-hepatitis-a   www.webmd.com - summary Hepatitis A-Medications While no medication can treat HAV symptoms once they develop, the hepatitis A vaccine is the most effective means of preventing hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. ... http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/hepatitis-a-medications   www.webmd.com - summary show more 1  2