Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E

Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E spreads by intake of contaminated food or water. Jaundice can become very deep yellow. with colouration of eyes and urine. The child develops fever, nausea and vomiting. The liver enzymes are raised to thousands. Treatment comprises of rest, light diet, anti-emetics. It takes 15 days for it to resolve. Complication can cause liver failure but is rare. 

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