Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is transmitted mainly through contaminated water or food. Unlike other types of hepatitis, it usually resolves without becoming chronic.
How it presents: it may occur without symptoms or cause fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and dark urine.
When is a checkup advisable? When there is jaundice, persistent digestive discomfort, or a history of contact with an affected person.
Who treats it? The gastroenterologist and the internist assess liver function; the infectious disease specialist guides the management of the infection and, in children, the pediatrician supports the process. Seeking care promptly helps confirm the condition and take preventive measures within the household.
Data on 207 doctors who treat hepatitis a
Which specialist treats hepatitis a?
Hepatitis A should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a liver disease specialist. An internist or infectious disease specialist can help with follow-up and management of the infection. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatitis a
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatitis a?
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is transmitted mainly through contaminated water or food. Unlike other types of hepatitis, it usually resolves without becoming chronic.
Which doctor treats hepatitis a?
Hepatitis A should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a liver disease specialist. An internist or infectious disease specialist can help with follow-up and management of the infection. Find these specialists.