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(Formerly known as infectious hepatitis) is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatovirus hepatitis A virus.<\/p>\n

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A relatively mild form of viral hepatitis that is transmitted through contaminated food and water.<\/p>\n

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Inflammation of the liver due to infection from hepatitis A virus that is most often transmitted through contact with contaminated food on water; may be transmitted between sexual partners.<\/p>\n

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Inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The infection is sudden and acute and does not cause chronic or long-lasting disease. Initially shed in the stool, this virus is spread through food or water contaminated by feces. It is frequently a childhood illness and can occur in nurseries and day care centers where diapers are frequently changed.<\/p>\n

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An infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The disease is communicable by ingestion, i.e., by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverage. No vaccine is yet available for its prevention. Passive immunization with the periodic use of immune globulin is recommended for travelers to areas where the disease is prevalent.<\/p>\n

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An acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. Commonly spread by fecal\u2013oral contamination. It usually occurs in children and young adults and follows a mild course. Immunization is available.<\/p>\n

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This disorder, commonly known as epidemic hepatitis, is caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is present in the urine and feces of infected individuals and spreads through contaminated food or drink. The incubation period for this disease is typically between 15 to 40 days, after which symptoms like nausea, fever, and jaundice may develop. Recovery usually occurs within three weeks, and serious complications are rare. The best protection against hepatitis A is through active immunization, especially for individuals traveling to Mediterranean or developing countries. It’s worth noting that having the disease can confer immunity against subsequent infections.<\/p>\n

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