Adults contracting hepatitis A infection should take utmost care and precautions to avoid the complications of the disease as the virus affects liver leading to liver inflammation, an official release issued by the Health department on Saturday said.
Fulminant hepatic failure leading to the sudden death of the patient has been reported in some cases of adult hepatitis and hence people who have contracted the disease should take utmost care for the initial two weeks, the statement said.
The advisory issued by the Health department said that those who contract the disease should avoid contact with other persons for one-two weeks after symptoms, including fever, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, manifest.
