Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is a hepatitis A outbreak in LA County. Why you need to know Los Angeles County is facing a community-wide outbreak of the ...

Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious viral infection that mostly spreads via contaminated food, water, or intimate contact. Though hepatitis A typically resolves on its own without any long-term ...

Transmission of hepatitis A can occur when someone consumes food or water containing the hepatitis A virus. Someone with a hepatitis A infection can also transmit the virus through close physical ...

Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can be contracted by ingesting contaminated food and drink. Getting vaccinated and regularly washing your hands are among the ways residents can better protect ...

Hepatitis A typically quickly resolves on its own without treatment. Very rarely, the viral condition may cause serious complications such as liver disease or liver failure, especially in older or ...

Hepatitis B is a potentially fatal liver disease. It spreads through contact with bodily fluids, and certain groups including health care workers and IV drug users are at higher risk. Anyone can be ...

The hepatitis A virus (HAV) antibody (AB) total test identifies both types of antibodies that the body produces in response to HAV infection. A reactive result means the test has detected HAV ...

Hepatitis A may not be on your radar, but with the current LA County outbreak, you may want to reacquaint yourself with this highly contagious virus.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An aerial view of downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles County last year recorded a total of 165 cases of hepatitis A, triple the ...