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 232 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
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.