Reasons Why Diagnosis of Acute Hepatitis May Be Missed

Is the skin dark colored or covered?

Has the person been wearing dark colored or tinted glasses?

Have liver function tests been performed?

Does the patient have concurrent illness or other explanation for feeling ill?

Is the patient asymptomatic?

Does the person live alone or in isolation?

Is the ambient lighting poor or does it have an altered spectrum?

Has the patient sought medical care?

Has the patient been properly examined?