What is hepatitis A?

SALT LAKE CITY — Since the news of hepatitis A exposures in West Jordan and Spanish Fork this week, calls have been pouring into the Salt Lake and Utah County health departments.
Health officials are encouraging the public to learn more about hepatitis A, including the virus' symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
What is it?
"Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that, unlike other forms of hepatitis, does not result in chronic infection," said Nicholas Rupp, spokesman for the Salt Lake County