Los Angeles County has declared a communitywide outbreak of hepatitis A, a contagious viral disease that can lead to lasting ...

At least seven people have died during this outbreak, according to local media. What is hepatitis A? What symptoms does it cause? How is it diagnosed and treated? Who are the individuals most ...

Liver damage, or cirrhosis, may cause no symptoms in its early stages ... and treating underlying conditions, such as hepatitis C.

"While the risk to the general public remains low, community-wide protection actions are needed to ensure that transmission of hepatitis A is reduced," the department said. Symptoms of hepatitis A ...