Hemoglobin is broken down into a compound called bilirubin. High levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream may be a sign of hemolytic anemia. High levels of this compound also occur with some liver and gallbladder diseases. Thus, you may need liver function tests to find out what's causing the high bilirubin levels.
No. Once you recover from Hepatitis A, you develop antibodies that protect you from the virus for life. An antibody is a substance found in the blood that the body produces in response to a virus. Antibodies protect the body from disease by attaching to the virus and destroying it.eople who have ever had a serious allergic reaction to the Hepatitis A vaccine or who are known to be allergic to any part of the Hepatitis A vaccine should not receive the vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies.
In some people, symptoms of hepatitis A recur in 6â9 months; this condition is called relaps-ing hepatitis A. How long do symptoms last? Symptoms usually last less than 2 months; however, a few people are ill for as long as 6 months.How serious is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A can be quite serious.Among reported cases of hepatitis A (CDC, 2009) nearly 40% required hospitalization.or people older than age 40 years, IG is preferred, but hepatitis A vaccine can be used if IG is unavailable. IG should be given to children younger than 12 months of age, immunocompro-mised people, people who have diagnosed chronic liver disease, and people for whom vaccine is con-traindicated.