What Is Hep A?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. What Health Complications Can Occur from Hep A?
Luckily, hepatitis A is not known for causing any severe health complications in healthy people. In most cases, it will eventually clear from the infected person’s system without any permanent symptoms. After people have caught the virus and recovered, they should be immune for the rest of their life.
While hep A is not a chronic condition, it can still be dangerous for some individuals. In cases where the affected person is elderly or suffers from pre-existing conditions, hep A can occasionally cause sudden issues or failure of the liver. This may lead to the need for emergency care or even a liver transplant.
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