10 Hepatitis A Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #1: Fever and Chills
Fever, or pyrexia, is when the set point of body temperature increases. It is a nonspecific symptom that occurs in many conditions, such as viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections. Chills (a feeling of coldness) often accompany a fever. Fever in HAV infection is usually low grade (<39.5°C).
As the body tries to produce and conserve more heat, the repeated muscle contractions caused by shivering help increase body temperature.
