Acute hepatitis A
Acute hepatitis A clinical and global spread profile: 16 countries, 16 WHO outbreak events since 2017.
Acute hepatitis A · ICD-10 B15 · ICD-11 1E+50 · 16 WHO events across 16 countries (2017–2017).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Slovenia | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Denmark | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Italy | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Spain | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Finland | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| United States of America | AMR | 1 | 6% |
| Ireland | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| France | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Portugal | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Netherlands | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Austria | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Germany | EUR | 1 | 6% |
| Norway | EUR | 1 | 6% |
Clinical description
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver's ability to function.
Symptoms (severity 1–7)
| Symptom | Severity |
|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 6 |
| Nausea | 5 |
| Vomiting | 5 |
| Abdominal pain | — |
| Dark urine | — |
| Joint pain | — |
| Loss of appetite | — |
| Mild fever | — |
| Muscle pain | — |
| Yellowing of eyes | — |
| Yellowish skin | — |
Recommended precautions
- Consult nearest hospital
- Wash hands through
- Avoid fatty spicy food
- Medication
WHO case definition
Acute liver injury and inflammation caused by recent and short-term (less than 6 months) infection with hepatitis A virus (HAV). Transmission is by the faecal-oral route. Diagnosis is confirmed by presence of IgM-anti-HAV in serum. Clinical features, if they occur, are characterised by anorexia, nausea and fever, with jaundice in severer cases.
Countries Affected
16
Outbreak Events
16
Year Range
2017–2017
ICD-10 B15
Acute hepatitis A
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (2017–2017).
Risk Level
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