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Follow the links below to find information on Hepatitis A.
Reviewed January 2009
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Hepatitis A - sexual health contacts
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Queensland Health
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Hepatitis A virus is passed from person to person through the "faecal-oral" route. This means that the faeces (stools) of an infected person contain the virus. Going to the toilet can leave traces of the virus on the hands of an infected person. Handling the nappies of an infected child can also leave traces of the virus on the hands.
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Oct 2009
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Hepatitis A
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Queensland Health
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Hepatitis A, also known as infectious hepatitis, is an acute infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. The seriousness of the disease can vary. Some people, especially small children, may not show any symptoms even though they may have the virus and can pass it onto others. The disease is usually more serious in adults than in children.
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Oct 2009
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Hepatitis A
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Hepatitis A is a very common infection which occurs in every country in the world. It is a very different disease to hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
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Feb 2009
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| Title: |
Hepatitis
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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| Description: |
These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of hepatitis within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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| Date: |
Dec 2008
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Immunoglobulins for preventing hepatitis A
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Hepatitis A is a common, contagious viral disease in low-income countries. Hepatitis A is transmitted primarily by faecal-oral spread from person to person. Passive immunoprophylaxis for hepatitis A using immunoglobulin preparations were essential for p...
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| Date: |
Dec 2008
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| Title: |
Hepatitis A
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
The hepatitis A virus causes an infection of the liver. Hepatitis A infections cause illness in every country of the world.
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Aug 2008
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Adult immunisation - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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| Description: |
Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. Find out about the diseases you should consider being vaccinated against.
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| Date: |
Aug 2008
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| Title: |
Hepatitis A
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Hepatitis A (Hep A) is a viral disease that affects the liver. It is spread by direct contact or by touching items that have been handled by, and contaminated with faeces from, an infected person. These can include food, drinks and other objects. Immunisation against hepatitis A includes a course of injections over six to 12 months. Some travellers, childcare workers, gay men and people with liver problems are advised to be immunised against Hepatitis A.
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| Date: |
Mar 2008
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| Title: |
Hepatitis A virus
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hepatitis A by professional health specialists.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Hepatitis A
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NSW Health
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| Description: |
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. The virus is spread by the faecal-oral route, including contaminated food or water or direct contact with an infected person. Vaccination and good hygiene prevents infection.
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Dec 2007
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| Title: |
Hepatitis A
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
The causes and symptoms of Hepatitis A are outlined with information about preventing transmission and vaccination.
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| Date: |
Sep 1999
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