Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A infection is caused by a virus that leads to inflammation of the liver. It is usually spread by food prepared or handled by an infected person who does not wash his/her hands. It may be spread by water contaminated by human feces. The first common symptoms are fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea and tiredness. This is followed by dark-colored urine and the yellowing of the skin. Symptoms begin to appear about a month after exposure.
Outbreaks
Information for the General Public
Information for Public Health Departments
- Disease Plan
- Case Report Form
- IBIS Indicator Report: Hepatitis A Infections
- Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Information for Healthcare Professionals
- Hepatitis A Information for Healthcare Professionals - CDC
- Hepatitis A Information for Healthcare Professionals - Immunization Action Coalition
- CDC STD Treatment Guidelines