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About Hepatitis

About Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a severe contagious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. Various cases have small or no symptoms particularly in the young. The time between disease and symptoms, in those who develop them, is between two and six weeks. When there are symptoms they usually last eight weeks and may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, yellow skin, fever, and abdominal pain.