Hepatitis A Latest News
Despite multiple efforts to contain the spread of communicable diseases, Kerala continues to report a surge in Hepatitis A cases.
About Hepatitis A
- It is a very contagious liver disease.
- It’s a viral infection that happens after exposure to the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
- The infection causes inflammation in your liver.
- You can get hepatitis A from:
- drinking unclean water
- eating food that’s been washed or grown in unclean water
- eating food that’s been handled by an infected person
- close physical contact with an infected person, including having sex and sharing needles to take drugs
- Treatment:
- No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A.
- Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own.
- In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals within six months with no lasting damage.
- A safe and effective vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis A.
Source: NIE
Last updated on June, 2025
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