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Hepatitis A Causes WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Hepatitis A Causes

Hepatitis A is caused by a virus. When this virus is contracted, it enters the liver through the blood. The virus uses liver cells to reproduce more copies of the virus.1

Fast Facts:

  • Many hepatitis A cases are caused by close contact with someone who is infected.
  • The virus is present in an infected person's stools.1
  • Infection can be caused by eating or drinking something that has been contaminated by someone who is infected.1
  • Hepatitis A is common in areas with unsanitary conditions.2


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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 eMedTV: Hepatitis A Causes
  2. NetDoctor UK: Hepatitis A (Infectious Liver Inflammation Type A) - What Causes Type A Hepatitis ?

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Last update Oct. 19, 2009

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