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Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread in the poo of an infected person.
Articles for Hepatitis A
Causes
Read about how hepatitis A is spread, areas of the world where the infection is most common, and who's most at risk of infection in the UK.
Introduction
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that's spread in the poo of an infected person. Hepatitis A can be unpleasant, but it's not usually serious and most people make a full recovery within a couple of months.
Symptoms
The symptoms of hepatitis A develop, on average, around four weeks after becoming infected and include tiredness, joint and muscle pain, and a mild fever.
Treatment
Read about the main treatments for hepatitis A, including what you can do to relieve your symptoms at home and how you can reduce the risk of passing it on.
Vaccination
Find out about the hepatitis A vaccine, including who should have it, which types are available and what the possible side effects are.
