Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.

 it can happen as  a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. or more severe problems that can last months.

hepatitis A virus is rarely dangerous

 hepetitis A virus is transmitted through the GI sysytem , You can catch the disease if you drink water or eat food that's been contaminated with the stool of someone with the virus.

.Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin, dark urine)

• Pain in your belly
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue

if you have the symptoms above and you have high levels of liver enzymes and some immunoglobulins  in your blood test the diagnosis is based on the symptoms and blood tests

suuportive care and management for the symptoms until the disease goes away as there is no specific treatment for the disease

regular liver function check up

hepetitis A vaccine

food hygein

hand cleansing