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Hepatitis A: Overview%u2022 Fecal-oral routeTransmission:%u2022 Pruritus%u2022 Jaundice%u2022 Prodromal symptoms (myalgia, arthralgia)%u2022 IcterusClinical Presentation:%u2022 Liver Function Tests:%u2022 ALP much higher than AST%u2022 Serology:%u2022 Anti-HAV IgM antibody: Detected around symptom onset%u2022 Anti-HAV IgG antibody: Detectable soon after IgM, remains for lifeInvestigations:%u2022 For suspected acute hepatitis A infection, request IgM antibody testKey Point:
