In simple words: Acute hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus. You can get it from contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person. It causes your liver to swell and can make you feel sick.Most people recover fully, but it's important to see a doctor if you think you might have it.

Acute hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is characterized by inflammation of the liver and can range in severity from mild to severe.The virus is primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, often due to contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected person.

Example 1: A 25-year-old patient presents with fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice after returning from a trip abroad.Blood tests reveal IgM anti-HAV, confirming acute hepatitis A., A child in daycare develops a mild fever, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.The pediatrician suspects hepatitis A due to a recent outbreak in the community and orders blood tests to confirm., A food handler is diagnosed with hepatitis A.Public health officials initiate contact tracing and recommend vaccination for exposed individuals to prevent further spread.

Documentation should include signs and symptoms, travel history, exposure to potentially contaminated food or water, laboratory results confirming HAV infection (IgM anti-HAV, RT-PCR), and details of supportive care provided.