How is hepatitis a virus transmitted?
There was a small outbreak of jaundice in our area recently, and someone mentioned hepatitis A. I'm a bit concerned for my kids, so how exactly is the hepatitis A virus transmitted?
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7 months ago
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It is transmitted when you consume food or water contaminated with infected feces. Don't listen to anyone saying you can cure it with random herbs or home juice recipes; you need a proper doctor's diagnosis to confirm it.
8 months ago
It spreads through contaminated drinking water or outside food. When my daughter got infected, we gave her freshly squeezed sugarcane juice and boiled water, which really helped her stay hydrated, but clean food is the most important thing.
9 months ago
Basically, it's the 'dirty hands make dirty food' virus. It spreads when someone doesn't wash their hands properly and prepares your meal. So, maybe skip that roadside vendor who is too busy to wash up!
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8 months ago
In our family, we are taught to drink boiled water to prevent this, as it is transmitted through contaminated water. While grandmother's advice on hygiene is great, you must visit a clinic for a blood test if you suspect an infection.
7 months ago
It is transmitted through dirty water and food. A simple and cheap solution is to boil your drinking water at home for 20 minutes, especially during the rainy season, to kill any viruses.