Difference between revisions of "Hepatitis A"
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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
| − | Viral liver infection transmitted, usually, through contaminated food or water supplies. It is particularly common in less developed countries, but also found throughout the developed world. The illness is self limiting and there is no risk of long-term infection or carriage of the virus. | + | Viral liver infection transmitted, usually, through contaminated food or water supplies, and sexual activity. It is particularly common in less developed countries, but also found throughout the developed world. The illness is self limiting and there is no risk of long-term infection or carriage of the virus, but it can be fatal. |
==Guidance== | ==Guidance== | ||
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| − | + | Acceptable if: | |
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| + | a) More than 6 months from recovery | ||
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| + | b) More than 6 months from recovery of partner , or from last sexual contact if a former sexual partner | ||
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| + | c) Fully recovered, documented HAV RNA negative, anti HAV IgG positive after recovery. | ||
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:05, 18 June 2018
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Viral liver infection transmitted, usually, through contaminated food or water supplies, and sexual activity. It is particularly common in less developed countries, but also found throughout the developed world. The illness is self limiting and there is no risk of long-term infection or carriage of the virus, but it can be fatal.
Guidance
Acceptable if:
a) More than 6 months from recovery
b) More than 6 months from recovery of partner , or from last sexual contact if a former sexual partner
c) Fully recovered, documented HAV RNA negative, anti HAV IgG positive after recovery.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
