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How To Avoid Hepatitis From Spreading?
My brother was just diagnosed with Hepatitus yesterday--how long has he been contagious? 2weeks ago we had a family gathering and he was over here--he had no symptoms then--he held 6 month old babies--hugged others---How long does he stay contagious also, we have another reunion in two weeksl,Thank you--
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Hepatitis A spread via feco oral route. It doesn't spread with touching. Its incubation period is from 14-28 days.
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Welcome to hcm,
Hepatitis A spread via feco oral route. It doesn't spread with touching. Its incubation period is from 14-28 days.
Thank you
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