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Hepatitis A : general information
  • Published Date:
    2015
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF - 627.93 KB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    What is hepatitis? -- What is hepatitis A? -- Who is at risk? -- How common is Hepatitis A? -- How is Hepatitis A spread? -- What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A? -- How is Hepatitis A diagnosed and treated? -- How serious is Hepatitis A? -- Can Hepatitis A be prevented? -- Who should get vaccinated against Hepatitis A? -- For more information.

    Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.

    Updated 2015

    Publication No. 21-1072

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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