5 things you should know about Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious viral liver disease. It spreads through contamination through the faeces of an infected person. Though it is not so common in the UK, it takes all but one person to catch it and spread it to others. Travellers to less sanitised countries, men having sex with men and people who inject drugs are the reasons for the spread of this disease. Hepatitis A causes : Hepatitis A is a virus borne disease and the virus is spread through human faeces. It can be spread by: A meal prepared by an infected person who has not cleaned his hands while preparing the meal. Drinking water contaminated with Hepatitis A virus. Consuming raw or undercooked shellfishes which used to live in contaminated water. Close contact including having sex with someone who has the infection. Injecting drugs with contaminated equipment. Symptoms of Hepatitis A : Initial symptoms: Tiredness Feeling unwell Loss of appetite Joi...