What Is Hep A?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Is Hep A Contagious Between People?
Hepatitis A can be spread from person to person. While the virus is not airborne and will not spread from the coughing or sneezing of an infected person, it can still be transferred through close contact.
Anyone living in close contact with someone who has contracted Hep A should use caution and be mindful of the risk of spread. While being in a room with someone who is infected is generally not a risk, touching and sexual contact should be avoided. Hand washing should also be done frequently by everyone in the household, especially before preparing food.
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