Do I Have Hepatitis A?

Have you had hepatitis A in the past?

Do you feel constant fatigue during the day, even after a good night sleep?

Do you have mild fever (under 100F) that last for a few days?

Do you feel sick to your stomach, have nausea and vomit?

Have you lost your appetite?

Do you have muscle and joint pain?

Do you have yellow colored skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)?

Do you have dark urine?

Do you have pale or clay-colored stool?

Do you have intense itching?

Do you have discomfort or pain in your abdomen, especially on the upper right side beneath your lower ribs?

Have you traveled out of the country recently, particularly to Mexico or South or Central America, or to countries with poor sanitation, raw sewage, or untreated water?

Do you sometimes forget to wash your hands after using the toilet or changing a diaper and before preparing your food or eating?

Did you eat raw or uncooked meat, fish or shellfish?

According to your knowledge, have you had sexual contact with someone who has hepatitis A?

Has anyone in your family or someone close to you (roommate or caregiver) had hepatitis A?

It is not possible for you to have hepatitis A based on your answer. Once you have recovered from hepatitis A, your body develops antibodies, virus-destroying substances. This way you are protected from the hepatitis A virus for life.

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have hepatitis A.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is an infectious liver disease caused by Hepatovirus A (HAV). HAV infects liver cells causing inflammation of the liver and impaired liver function. Usually, people become infected with hepatitis A by consuming contaminated food or water or from close contact with an infected person. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, lasting from weeks to months but, hepatitis A usually does not cause lasting liver damage. If you suspect that you have been exposed to the HAV, please contact your doctor immediately. Diagnosis requires blood testing.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have hepatitis A. Hepatitis A (hep A) is a highly contagious liver infection caused by Hepatovirus A (HAV). Most people become infected with HAV by ingesting contaminated food or water or from close contact with an infected person. People with mild symptoms usually do not need treatment and most of them recover completely without permanent liver damage. However, others can have severe infection causing them problems for months. Please, make an appointment with your doctor to get tested. Treatment includes supportive care. Usually, your liver heals within 6 months.