Hepatitis A is an infection that affects liver function. It spreads very easily and is often contracted through contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), fatigue and abdominal pain under the ribs on the right side. Most cases of hepatitis A don’t cause permanent liver damage and are curable.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Infectious Diseases (Pediatrics)
A program within the Department of Pediatrics where specialists diagnose and treat chronic, recurrent, and unusual infections, including Lyme disease, HIV, pneumonia, hepatitis, c…
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Travel and International Health (Pediatrics)
A program within the Department of Pediatrics providing children’s specialty care focused on pediatric travel medicine to support children's health before, during, and after trav…