Hepatitis A (HAV, Hep A): Hepatitis A virus (HAV, Hep A) refers to liver inflammation caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus. Causes of HAV is generally from person to person via contaminated water, blood, stool, or direct contact. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus include:
Treatment for hepatitis A virus is focused on relieving symptoms. There is a vaccine to prevent hepatitis A virus.
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Liver Blood Tests Liver blood tests, or liver function tests, are used to detect and diagnose disease or inflammation of the liver. Elevated aminotransferase (ALT, AST) levels are measured as well as alkaline phosphatase, albumin, and bilirubin. Some diseases that cause abnormal levels of ALT and AST include:
- hepatitis A, B, and C;
- cirrhosis;
- iron overload; and
- Tylenol liver damage.
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Hepatitis A Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Hepatitis A Adult VaccineHepatitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis A is spread through contact with the stool (bowel movements) of a person infected with the hepati...learn more »
Hepatitis A And Hepatitis B VaccineHepatitis A and B are serious diseases caused by virus...learn more »
Hepatitis A Topic Guide – Related Topics
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