Hepatitis A

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Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Hepatitis
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of hepatitis within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Hepatitis A - sexual health contacts
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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. Hands should be thoroughly washed after going to the toilet or handling nappies, but even the best hand washing may still leave traces of hepatitis A virus on the hands.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Hepatitis A and immunisation
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Hepatitis A is an acute infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. The seriousness of the disease can vary. Provides information about immunisation to protect against hepatitis A.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The hepatitis A virus causes an infection of the liver. Hepatitis A infections cause illness in every country of the world.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Hepatitis a: information for travellers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hepatitis A, a viral infection, is a common cause of liver inflammation worldwide. Find out about the symptoms, treatment and preventing this disease.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Immunoglobulins for preventing hepatitis A
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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...
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Adult immunisation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
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.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Hepatitis A virus
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hepatitis A by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   NSW Health
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.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   The causes and symptoms of Hepatitis A are outlined with information about preventing transmission and vaccination.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Good health for travellers overseas
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to staying healthy on overseas trips.
Date:   Dec 1996

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