hepatic and biliary disorders
Hepatitis A
Symptoms and Signs of Hepatitis A
 6 years old, 70% of hepatitis A infections are asymptomatic, and in children with symptoms, jaundice is rare. In contrast, most older children and adults have Symptoms and Signs , including anorexia, malaise, fever, nausea, and vomiting; jaundice occurs in over 70%. Manifestations typically resolve after about 2 months, but in some patients, symptoms continue or recur for up to 6 months. Some patients have prolonged cholestasis (cholestatic hepatitis) due to hepatitis A; cholestatic hepatitis is characterized by marked jaundice with pruritus, continued fever, weight loss, diarrhea, and malaise. Recovery from acute hepatitis A is usually complete. Fulminant Hepatitis rarely occurs. 