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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Hepatitis A
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the infection?
To prevent the infection, a person should:
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
For most people, hepatitis A clears up and there are no long-term problems. Rarely, there are long-term problems such as:
What are the risks to others?
Anyone who comes into contact with a person with hepatitis A is at risk for the disease. It is most important that no one is exposed to the stool or urine of the infected person. Other bodily secretions are not likely to cause an infection.
Finding the source and preventing additional exposure to that source also is very important. People with active hepatitis A need to wash their hands well after using the toilet. Infected people may need to take 1 to 4 weeks of time off from work. They also may need to report to their local health department.