Are There Risks with Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A does not progress to a chronic disease, but recovery can be slow. Infections often occur in children, especially those under the age of 6, and are frequently asymptomatic. For adults, symptoms typically last around a month, and complete recovery takes about 6 months. Relapses can occur in 20% of patients, causing prolonged symptoms for up to 15 months.
From the book “100 Questions About the Liver” by Professor Dr. Gamal Shiha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian Liver Foundation and Chairman of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the House of Representatives.