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Where does hepatitis come from?
The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver’s ability to function. You’re most likely to get hepatitis A from contaminated food or water or from close contact with a person or object that’s infected. Mild cases of hepatitis A don’t require treatment.
Where is hepatitis most common in the world?
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is most common is low- and middle-income countries due to reduced access to clean and reliable water sources and the increased risk of contaminated food. A safe and effective vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis A.
Where is hepatitis found in food?
You eat or drink food or water that has been contaminated by stools (feces) containing the hepatitis A virus. Unpeeled and uncooked fruits and vegetables, shellfish, ice, and water are common sources of the disease.
Can you get hepatitis from drinking?
Key points about alcoholic hepatitis Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The liver breaks down alcohol and if, over time, you drink more alcohol than the liver can process, it can become seriously damaged.
Who is at highest risk for hepatitis A?
Children, teens, and adults who may be at high risk of hepatitis A include the following:
- Employees of daycare centers.
- Institutional care workers.
- Laboratory workers who handle live hepatitis A virus.
- People who handle primate animals that may be carrying the hepatitis A virus.
Which countries have hepatitis B?
Table 2
| Countries | HBsAg-positive prevalence[16,85-92,96,99,105-108] | HBV genotype distribution[109-118,121,123,125] |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 4.6% | A: India |
| A1 India | ||
| B: China | ||
| China | 7.18% | B2 southern China |
How can you catch hepatitis?
Hepatitis A can be spread from close, personal contact with an infected person, such as through certain types of sexual contact (like oral-anal sex), caring for someone who is ill, or using drugs with others. Hepatitis A is very contagious, and people can even spread the virus before they feel sick.
How can you cure hepatitis A?
There’s currently no cure for hepatitis A, but it normally gets better on its own within a couple of months. You can usually look after yourself at home. But it’s still a good idea to see your GP for a blood test if you think you could have hepatitis A, as more serious conditions can have similar symptoms.
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