Prevention of viral hepatitis A

The mechanism of infection can be realized by contact and household (through dirty hands), as well as food and water routes. Viral hepatitis A is extremely contagious infection, mainly among children of 3-7 years old (due to low hygienic skills). However, adults may also become ill in the absence of immunity to the hepatitis A virus. The infection is characterized by autumn-summer seasonality, with a rise in morbidity in September-October, which occurs annually.

Viral hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus and characterized by liver damage.