Editing Hepatitis (section)

=== Hepatitis A ===
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Hepatitis A usually does not progress to a chronic state, and rarely requires hospitalization.<ref name="Harrison's Principles, chapter 360 (Acute Viral)" /><ref name="WHO Hep A Fact Sheet July 2015" /> Treatment is supportive and includes such measures as providing intravenous (IV) hydration and maintaining adequate nutrition.<ref name="Harrison's Principles, chapter 360 (Acute Viral)" /><ref name="WHO Hep A Fact Sheet July 2015" />

Rarely, people with the hepatitis A virus can rapidly develop liver failure, termed ''fulminant hepatic failure'', especially the elderly and those who had a pre-existing liver disease, especially hepatitis C.<ref name="Harrison's Principles, chapter 360 (Acute Viral)" /><ref name="WHO Hep A Fact Sheet July 2015" /> Mortality risk factors include greater age and chronic hepatitis C.<ref name="Harrison's Principles, chapter 360 (Acute Viral)" /> In these cases, more aggressive supportive therapy and liver transplant may be necessary.<ref name="Harrison's Principles, chapter 360 (Acute Viral)" />