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Published on 6 March 2025

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infectious liver inflammation, triggered by the hepatitis A virus. Transmission is faecal-oral. Many of those infected develop jaundice. The infection leaves behind a life-long immunity. A vaccine is available.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern