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Hepatitis A is a highly infectious virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. The virus is usually transmitted through food or water contaminated by human faeces or by direct contact with an infectious person. Hepatitis A is rare in the UK with most cases occurring in travellers who have recently visited countries where the disease is common.

Areas with high levels of infection include low-income countries that may have relatively poor sanitary conditions and hygiene practices. These areas include: the Indian subcontinent, Sub-Saharan and North Africa, parts of the Far East, South and Central America, and the Middle East.

Certain travellers are at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis A, including:

Those who are staying with or visiting the local population.
Frequent and/or long-stay travellers to areas where sanitation and food hygiene are likely to be poor.
Those with existing medical conditions such as liver disease or haemophilia.
Men who have sex with men.
People who inject drugs.
Those who may be exposed to the virus through their work.
Those going to areas of hepatitis A outbreaks who have limited access to safe water and medical care.
Symptoms are often mild or absent in young children, but the disease becomes more serious with advancing age. Recovery can vary from weeks to months. Following hepatitis A illness, immunity is lifelong. Symptoms may include: fever, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), malaise and nausea.

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