A Sample Essay on Discussion 3- Hepatitis A
Background:
Hepatitis
A virus (HAV) can cause liver inflammation. This is a highly contagious illness
and the most common method of transmission of this virus is from the infected
persons through fecal-oral route. When an infected person uses the restroom and
does not wash their hands thoroughly, undetected amounts of stool can
contaminate the food they subsequently handle. This food when ingested by
another individual can cause infection. It can also spread from person to
person if they are in close contact with the infected individual.
Children under six years of age are usually asymptomatic but infected adults can have symptoms that can last up to 2 months. In 10-15% of the infected adults, the symptoms can last for up to six months. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin). Symptoms can appear 3-4 weeks after exposure and likelihood of symptoms
Children under six years of age are usually asymptomatic but infected adults can have symptoms that can last up to 2 months. In 10-15% of the infected adults, the symptoms can last for up to six months. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin). Symptoms can appear 3-4 weeks after exposure and likelihood of symptoms
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