Disease or Syndrome
hepatitis A
hep·a·ti·tis A
Subclass of:
Hepatitis, Viral, Human;
Enterovirus Infections
Also called:
HAV
Definitions related to hepatitis a:
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Hepatitis caused by Hepatovirus (Hepatitis A virus); it can be transmitted through fecal contamination of food or water.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by a member of the HEPATOVIRUS genus, HUMAN HEPATITIS A VIRUS. It can be transmitted through fecal contamination of food or water.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. One type, hepatitis A, is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The disease spreads through contact with an infected person's stool. You can get it from Eating food made by an infected person who did not wash their hands after using the bathroom; Drinking untreated water or eating food washed in untreated water; Putting into your mouth a finger or object that came into contact with an infected person's stool; Having close contact with an infected person, such as through sex or caring for someone who is ill. Most people do not have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, you may feel as if you have the flu. You may also have yellowish eyes and skin, called jaundice. A blood test will show if you have HAV. HAV usually gets better in a few weeks without treatment. However, some people can have symptoms for up to 6 months. Your doctor may suggest medicines to help relieve your symptoms. The hepatitis A vaccine can prevent HAV. Good hygiene can also help. Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after using the toilet, or after changing a diaper. International travelers should be careful about drinking tap water. NIHMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(infectious hepatitis) Inflammation of the liver due to microorganism infection.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(hepatitis a infection) Acute inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is highly contagious and usually contracted through close contact with an infected individual or their feces, contaminated food or water.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Hepatitis A is caused by an enterically transmitted RNA virus that, in older children and adults, causes typical symptoms of viral hepatitis, including anorexia, malaise, and jaundice. Young children may be asymptomatic. Fulminant hepatitis and death are rare in developed countries. Chronic hepatitis does not occur. Diagnosis is by...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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One of the more common causes of acute hepatitis is hepatitis A virus (HAV), which was isolated by Purcell in 1973. Humans appear to be the only reservoir for this virus.WebMD, 2019
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Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver's ability to function.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is an RNA virus. It is not associated with chronic liver disease. Mode of transmission is fecal-oral; therefore, it is more prevalent in environments with improper hygiene. Most infections in adults are symptomatic, whereas 70% of infections in children younger than 6 years, who are also the key reservoir for...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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