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Definition of Hepatitis A

1. Noun. 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 contaminated with fecal matter.

Definition of Hepatitis A

1. Noun. an acute form of hepatitis, transmitted by the orofecal route. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hepatitis A

1. A form of viral hepatitis, known as infectious hepatitis, due to its ability to be spread through personal contact with oral secretions or stool. Virus will be shed in the stools of an infected individual 2-3 weeks prior to the onset of any symptoms. Hepatitis A may also be transmitted sexually. Symptoms are similar to those of influenza, but the skin and eyes may become yellow. Recent travel to a third world country is a risk factor. There is no specific treatment but infected individuals should avoid potentially hepatotoxic substances. The virus is a small (27nm diameter) single stranded RNA virus with some resemblance to enteroviruses such as polio. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hepatitis A

Literary usage of Hepatitis A

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers by Cynthia M. Hale, Jacqueline A. Polder (2000)
"hepatitis A in the Child Care Setting hepatitis A is an infection of the liver ... Outbreaks of hepatitis A among children attending child care centers and ..."

2. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"This made possi- development of the first practical ir hepatitis A virus antigen and anti- the complement fixation and im- ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"23.4%, 15% and 4% of the cells showed chromosomal aberrations in patients with hepatitis B, hepatitis A and normal controls respectively. ..."

4. Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion & Disease Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"hepatitis A continues to be an important disease, with 75800 cases ... Candidate hepatitis A vaccines are undergoing clinical trials and may become ..."

5. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Viral Agents Agent: hepatitis A virus Laboratory-associated infections with hepatitis A virus do not appear to be an important occupational risk among ..."

6. Glossary of HIV/Aids-related Terms edited by Barry Leonard (1995)
"There are four major types of viral hepatitis: (a) hepatitis A, caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus; (b) hepatitis B, caused by infection with ..."

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