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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

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