hepatitis a

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Noun hepatitis a has 1 sense

hepatitis A, infectious hepatitis - an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaiminated with fecal matter
--₁ is a kind of viral hepatitis

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Hepatitis A

Description:

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is easily transmitted through contaminated food or water, as well as by close contact with an infected person. Hepatitis A generally causes mild symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain, but it can occasionally lead to severe illness and even liver failure.

Sample Sentences:

1. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before handling food to prevent the spread of hepatitis A.

2. Due to an outbreak of hepatitis A, the restaurant was temporarily closed for sanitization.

3. The hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for travelers visiting regions with poor sanitation.

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