Treatment of Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A (formerly known as hepatitis infection) is an acute infectious disease that attacks the liver which caused by Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is mostly transmitted through the stool (feces) to the mouth via food or drinking water. Each year, about 10 million people worldwide are infected with Hepatitis A virus (HAV).
The incubation period is between two to six weeks with averagely to 28 days. In developing countries, especially at poor hygiene standard areas, the incidence of hepatitis A virus infection is quite high and usually attack on early childhood. HAV has also been found in sea water samples which taken for study purpose.
Hepatitis A infection does not show any signs and clinical symptoms in more than 90% cases of infected children. Most cases of Hepatitis A infection can also provide lifelong immunity to its sufferers. Hepatitis A does not have a chronic stage. Hepatitis A is not a progressive disease and does not cause permanent liver damage.
The next infection, the immune system will make antibody against HAV which gives immunity against the next infection. This disease has proven can be prevented effectively by vaccination and Hepatitis A vaccine for controlling the outbreaks.