Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis A Or E
Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool and blood of people who are infected. Hepatitis A is very contagious. It is spread when someone unknowingly ingests the virus — even in microscopic amounts — through close personal contact with an infected person or through eating contaminated food or drink. Symptoms of hepatitis A can last up to 2 months.
Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV is found in the stool of an infected person. It is spread when someone unknowingly ingests the virus – even in microscopic amounts.
Vaccination of all children and adolescents aged 2–18 years who have not previously received HepA vaccine (i.E., children and adolescents are recommended for catch-up vaccination).
However, many people with hepatitis E, especially young children, have no symptoms. Except for the rare occurrence of chronic hepatitis E in people with compromised immune systems, most people recover fully from the disease without any complications.
Travel from or to an endemic area of viral hepatitis
or Consumption of contaminated food or water
There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. Recovery from symptoms following infection may be slow and may take several weeks or months. Most important is the avoidance of unnecessary medications. Acetaminophen / Paracetamol and medication against vomiting should not be given.
Hepatitis E usually resolves on its own without treatment. There is no specific antiviral therapy for acute hepatitis E.
If you have Viral Hepatitis, then a visit to a general internist is highly recommended.
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General internist