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Hepatitis A

Pronounced: hep-uh-tye-tuss ay
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Diagnosis and treatment

Hepatitis A can be diagnosed by a simple blood test. If you have had hepatitis A but your body has cleared it, you may be protected from future infection with hepatitis A.

You will be most infectious before symptoms occur and may remain infectious for a few days afterwards. Infection is usually mild, but some people may need to be admitted to hospital.

If you test positive for hepatitis A it would be advisable to get your current sexual partner into the clinic for a check-up.

Where to get help

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