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Hep A + HIV

Hepatitis A

 

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus.

Many people get hepatitis A including people with HIV. It's spread when tiny (even microscopic) amounts of faeces infected with hepatitis A get into your mouth. Illness usually lasts ten to 14 days (although some symptoms can last longer). Normally you'ill make a full recovery without any special treatment. Once you've had hepatitis A you become immune and can't get it again.

You can get vaccinated to prevent hepatitis A.

 

Find out more

Our hepatitus A web chapter includes the following info:

Hepatitis A – Basics

  • Key facts
  • What are the symptoms?
  • How is it diagnosed?
  • How is it treated?
  • What about complementary therapies?

Hepatitis A and HIV Co-infection

  • How serious is hepatitis A for people with HIV?
  • HIV treatments and hepatitis A
  • Taking care of your liver when you have hepatitis A

Transmission and Prevention of Hepatitis A

  • Transmission
  • Prevention - vaccination
  • What else can be done to avoid hepatitis A?
  • What can be done to avoid others getting hepatitis A?

 

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More info

Contact: ACON’s HIV Men's Health Promotion Team or ACON's Women & Families Project

Tel: (02) 9699 8756

Email: hivliving@acon.org.au or family@acon.org.au

 

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