hepatitis a

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Definition of hepatitis a in English English dictionary: {i} non-serious viral disease which is not usually persistant in the blood and is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water; An infection of the liver that is caused by an RNA virus, is transmitted by ingestion of infected food and water, and has a shorter incubation and generally milder symptoms than hepatitis B. Also called infectious hepatitis; A disease that causes inflammation of the liver and is transmitted to food by poor personal hygiene or contact with contaminated water; 2000 | 1996 | 1995 | 1990; 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; A foodborne disease virus; "Hepatitis A" is a generally non-life threatening disease that is transmitted through contaminated food and drink and causes flu-like symptoms after a two-week incubation period Hepatitis A is considered by many to be the most frequently encountered disease that can be prevented by vaccine, as it is found in approximately one-half of the world; Formerly called ãinfectious hepatitisä, it is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) It is an acute infection and does not progress to chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis Most patients recover completely within 6 to 10 weeks Hepatitis A is spread mainly via feces and contaminated food and water There is a safe vaccine for HAV; hep A