Hepatitis A affects anyone and ranges from isolated cases to widespread epidemics with outbreaks about every 10 years nationwide.
A symptoms include:
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aches and pains
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a general feeling of not being well
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intermittent nausea and possibly vomiting
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jaundice, which can make the sclera (whites) of the eyes a yellowish color
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loss of appetite
Adults usually experience more symptoms than children
Incubation Period
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Average time 28 days for Hepatitis A virus
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From 2 weeks to 6 months after being infected