Is hep A an std?!
Question: Is hep A an std!?
Can Hep A only be transmitted through bodily fluids or can you "catch" it from any sort of contact!?!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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The hepatitis A virus enters through the mouth, multiplies in the body, and is passed in the feces (stool)!. The virus can then be carried on an infected person's hands and can be spread by direct contact, or by consuming food or drink that has been handled by the individual!. In some cases, it can be spread by sexual contact or by consuming water or food (e!.g!., raw shellfish, vegetables) contaminated by sewage!.
The single most effective way to prevent spread is careful hand washing after using the toilet, changing diapers, or before eating or preparing food!. Avoid eating raw shellfish taken from potentially contaminated waters!. Also, infected people should not handle foods during the contagious period!.
The hepatitis A vaccine is effective at preventing infection with HAV!. Individuals may wish to discuss the potential benefits of receiving the hepatitis A vaccine with their doctor!.
Household members or others in close contact with an infected person should call a doctor or the health department to determine if they should obtain a shot of immune globulin (IG) which minimizes their chances of becoming ill!. IG administered to persons traveling overseas may protect against hepatitis A for six weeks!.
Disinfection of
The single most effective way to prevent spread is careful hand washing after using the toilet, changing diapers, or before eating or preparing food!. Avoid eating raw shellfish taken from potentially contaminated waters!. Also, infected people should not handle foods during the contagious period!.
The hepatitis A vaccine is effective at preventing infection with HAV!. Individuals may wish to discuss the potential benefits of receiving the hepatitis A vaccine with their doctor!.
Household members or others in close contact with an infected person should call a doctor or the health department to determine if they should obtain a shot of immune globulin (IG) which minimizes their chances of becoming ill!. IG administered to persons traveling overseas may protect against hepatitis A for six weeks!.
Disinfection of
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