Often, milder or asymptomatic in children; se...
Onset is often abrupt. Common symptoms include nausea, emesis and diarrhea, and headache.
Symptom severity increases with age.
Pediatric cases (<6 years) frequently asymptomatic
Other...
Maintain appropriate nutrition/hydration.
Avoid alcohol.
Universal precautions to prevent spread
Monitor coagulation defects, fluid, electrolytes, acid–base imbalance, hypoglyce...
Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C
Algorithms: Cirrhosis; Jaundice
25102003 acute type A viral hepatitis (disorder)
310875001 Hepatitis A - current infe...
HAV vaccine is indicated for all children, travelers (particularly to endemic areas), those at elevated risk of disease, and patients with liver impairment.
Check HAV IgG in all HIV-pos...
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