Hepatitis A; Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Martin Davis
Category: Hepatitis, Hepatitis A, Liver, Liver Diseases
November 29, 2021
5:43 am

Risk factors

According to the World Health Organization, the risk factors that increase the likelihood of being infected with hepatitis A include:

Individuals with a poor sanitation
Individuals and geographic areas with a lack of safe water sources
Living in the same house with an infected individual
Having an infected individual as a sexual partner
Using recreational drugs
Men who have sex with other men
Traveling to an area with a high risk of hepatitis A without previous immunization

Martin Davis

Martin is a seasoned Health and Nutrition Editor with a passion for promoting wellness through science-backed content. With 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in translating complex nutritional information into practical advice for readers.