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Pediatric Liver Center

Hepatitis A

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What is hepatitis?

In simple terms, hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Many things can cause hepatitis, including viruses (hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C), fatty liver disease, and autoimmune and metabolic liver disease.

What is hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver from a virus called "hepatitis A."

What causes hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is caused by a virus typically caught by close contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis A.

Who gets hepatitis A?

Anyone can become infected with hepatitis A, and both males and females are equally susceptible.

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Mason Nistel, MD

Mason Nistel, MD

Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology - Pediatric, Pediatrics

Frederick Suchy, MD

Frederick Suchy, MD

Gastroenterology - Pediatric, Pediatrics

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Nichole Combest, PA-C

Nichole Combest, PA-C

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Mary Carson, CPNP-PC

Mary Carson, CPNP-PC

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