Is hepatitis A contagious?

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. Hepatitis A symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellow skin (jaundice), dark urine, and clay-colored stools. Treatment and hepatitis A vaccine options are provided. read more

Hepatitis C is a contagious viral infection caused by persons sharing drug needles, surgical instruments that have not been properly sanitized, and organ transplantation. Jaundice in Adults Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) in adults may be caused by a variety of medical diseases or conditions. read more

The main way you get sick is when you eat or drink something that has the hep A virus in it. read more

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Although rare, hepatitis A can cause death in some people. read more