Hepatitis A is a viral infection affecting the liver. It can be spread by unprotected sex which involves oral to anal contact. You can also get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water and by not washing hands after the toilet or before touching food.
Although there are often no symptoms, these can include yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, dark urine, mild flu-like symptoms, abdominal pain and nausea.
Hepatitis A can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months but doesn’t lead to long-term chronic illness or liver damage.
Hepatitis A can be confirmed by a blood test. Find a local clinic now.
Hepatitis A immunisation prevents infection. Partners should also be immunised for prevention. Talk to your GP or clinic about getting immunised.
A well balanced, low-fat diet should be eaten during recovery and alcohol and drugs should be avoided. Anal sex should also be avoided until you have recovered.
For more information go to the Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand.
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