Definition:
Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus or HAV. Hepatitis A is a liver disease. Once a person contracts Hepatitis A they cannot get it again.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A:
HAV can be transmitted through the stool of someone infected with HAV. You can contract HAV by rimming a person with the virus.
Can it be prevented or treated?
You can protect yourself from Hepatitis A by getting a HAV vaccination prior to coming in contact with the virus. Also, use a dental dam, saran wrap or a condom while rimming.
Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus or HAV. Hepatitis A is a liver disease. Once a person contracts Hepatitis A they cannot get it again.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A:
- jaundice
- fatigue
- abdominal pain
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- diarrhea
- fever
HAV can be transmitted through the stool of someone infected with HAV. You can contract HAV by rimming a person with the virus.
Can it be prevented or treated?
You can protect yourself from Hepatitis A by getting a HAV vaccination prior to coming in contact with the virus. Also, use a dental dam, saran wrap or a condom while rimming.
