moderate risk
Hepatitis A virus
Hep A
When to seek urgent care: Seek care for severe jaundice
Key facts
Family
Picornaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
15-50 days
Vaccine
Yes
Est. cases tracked
4,273
Symptoms
JaundiceFatigueNauseaAbdominal painFever
Transmission
Fecal-oralContaminated food/water
Prevention
VaccinationSafe food and waterHand hygiene
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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