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Hepatitis A (also known as infectious hepatitis) is an acute infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus.

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Enhanced surveillance for public health units

  • Case report form (PDF, 258kB) - used by public health units to collect and manage more detailed information for enhanced case surveillance.

Clinical guidelines

  • Australian STI management guidelines - an online resource for primary care health professionals which provide concise information to support the prevention, testing, diagnosis, management and treatment of STIs.

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Last updated: 5 June 2023

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