Nowadays, Hepatitis A is increasing due to poor sanitation, unsafe drinking water, consumption of contaminated food, and lack of personal hygiene. It spreads easily in overcrowded areas and where proper sewage disposal is not maintained. Children are more prone because of weaker immunity and habits like eating street food without precautions. lack of awareness and incomplete vaccination coverage also contribute to rising cases.
What is it : Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually short-term (acute) and does not lead to chronic liver disease.
Symptoms: Fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice.
Causes: mainly spread through contaminated food or water, poor hygiene, close contact with an infected person, eating raw seafood, and travel to areas with poor sanitation.
This is helpful. hepatitis A is preventable with community education and early precautions. Simple steps like hand washing, boiling water and avoiding unhygienic street food can also help in prevention of hepatitis A.
Informative, Quick heads-up on Hepatitis A: It’s a viral infection that inflames the liver, usually passed through contaminated food or water or poor hygiene. Common signs include fatigue, nausea, jaundice, and dark urine, but many cases especially among children show no symptoms. There’s no specific treatment; instead, recovery relies on rest, fluids, and good nutrition. The good news? A safe, effective vaccine exists and offers long-term protection.
Recent outbreaks like the one in Delhi highlight the importance of clean water, hygiene, and vaccination.