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by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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How do you diagnose hepatitis a?

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  • by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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    The early, flu-like symptoms and jaundice, as well as rapid recovery, suggest infectious hepatitis without special tests being done. If there is any question, a specialist in gastrointestinal disorders or infectious diseases can confirm the diagnosis—the detection of a specific antibody, called hepatitis A IgM antibody, that develops when HAV is present in the body. This test always registers positive when a patient has symptoms, and should continue to register positive for four to six months. However, hepatitis A IgM antibody will persist lifelong in the blood and is protective against reinfection.

    Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

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