There may be no symptoms, especially in children less than 5 years old and in people who are immunosuppressed. When there are symptoms, they occur 6 weeks to 6 months after the virus has infected the liver. We notice :

• Tiredness
• Decreased appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Jaundice
• Very dark urine
• Pale stools
• Joint pain

Fatigue and loss of appetite usually occur two weeks before jaundice, which is not always present.