Nova Scotia health is warning about a confirmed case of hepatitis A in the Bridgewater area.

The overall risk to the public is now, according to public health, but there may be some who have been exposed to the virus.

This includes:

Anyone who ate or drank food at Sushi Bay Japanese Cuisine (450 Lahave Street, Unit 170) between March 8 to 28 is advised to watch for symptoms.

Symptoms are often mild and include:

• sudden fever
• loss of appetite
• nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort
• within a few days to a week, darker urine and yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)

If symptoms are severe, you should get immediate care.

Illness usually lasts one to two weeks, but in some cases can last several months. Most people get better without treatment.

However, in some cases, public health says, it may cause serious liver damage.

To prevent contracting hepatitis A:

• wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and warm water, especially before preparing food or eating
• get vaccinated

Public health says they have been in touch with people are who are at higher risk of getting the infection and will be offering them a vaccine to prevent illness.

There is currently no ongoing transmission of the virus at Sushi Bay.