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There is no specific treatment for HAV. Good hygiene and cautious behavior can lower the risk. There is no vaccine, but a shot of gamma globulin can reduce the risk of contracting the virus for up to six months. The gamma globlin can also prevent symptoms if administered immediately after exposure.

There is a vaccine for the HBV available.

Bed rest, a healthy diet, and restricted alcohol use is the best treatment for hepatitis C. There is usually recovery in four months.

You can prevent being infected by practicing safe sex, not sharing needles, avoid contact with blood or other body secretions, etc.

Hepatitis A Virus
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