Where are you at risk of becoming infected with Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is most often transmitted via food contaminated with faeces.

Among other things, hepatitis A can be transmitted via contaminated food or drinking water, and you are particularly exposed to hepatitis A infection if you are in a part of the world where hygiene may be less good. 

Hepatitis A can also be transmitted through sexual contact, primarily in the form of anal sex.

In general, a person who has hepatitis A is most contagious at the beginning of the disease, and you can be contagious before the onset of symptoms. 

In addition, oysters, clams and other shellfish harvested in water contaminated with sewage may also contain the hepatitis A virus. You can thus become infected with hepatitis A if you eat raw shellfish. Viruses are destroyed by heat treatment. In Denmark, outbreaks of hepatitis A have been seen after consumption of contaminated fruit and fresh berries.

Which areas are found Hepatitis A | Contagious Hepatitis?

Most cases of hepatitis A occur during travel to countries in Africa, South America and Asia. 

What symptoms can be seen in infection with Hepatitis A?

Most people, and especially children who get Hepatitis A, often have a mild course of the disease with symptoms such as:

• nausea

• fever

• abdominal pains

• joint pain

• diarrhea

• fatigue

Some may develop more pronounced symptoms such as:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes)

• dark urine

• light stools

What treatment is available for Hepatitis A?

There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A infection.