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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Most commonly transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food, the best ways to prevent the disease are vaccination and careful hand washing.

  • Hepatitis A Basics
    General information about hepatitis A, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, tests, and treatment.

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What I Need to Know about Hepatitis A
NIH fact sheet. Attention: Non-MDH link

Viral Hepatitis A
CDC's main page on Hepatitis. Attention: Non-MDH link

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Updated Tuesday, 22-May-2007 10:26:05 CDT