What is Hepatitis A? A Basic Definition

hepatitis A
     n : 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 [syn: infectious
         hepatitis]

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Off-site Hepatitis A Links, User Submitted

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Mon Mar 17

• eMedicine - Hepatitis A : Article by Richard K Gilroy

Sat Feb 23

• Health Blog : Hepatitis A Crashes Ashton Kutcher's Birthday Party

Fri Feb 22

• A list celebs need Hep A shot after NY birthday bash: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Celebrities Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Madonna are among hundreds of patrons of a New York bar being urged by New York health officials on Thursday to get a Hepatitis A vaccination

Sat Nov 24

• US Veterans Affairs: cirrhosis facts

Sun Oct 21

• Liver Disease - Hepatits A/Reduce Risks

Mon Jul 2

• Nutrition Journal | Abstract | 1475-2891-6-13 | Acute drug induced hepatitis secondary to a weight loss product purchased over the internet.: Nutrition Journal | Abstract | 1475-2891-6-13 | Acute drug induced hepatitis secondary to a weight loss product purchased over the internet.

Thu Mar 1

• Clipmark: Knowles Not Exposed to Hepatitis A
• Knowles Not Exposed to Hepatitis A

Mon Oct 23

• blog.myspace.c om/yourspacehc v: You don't have to be infected to be affected. The difference is up to you.

Tue Jun 6

• Key Features

Thu Jun 1

• hepatitis a - Cerca amb el Google

Fri May 19

• Viral Hepatitis: Viral Hepatitis A B C

Wed May 17

• Hepatitis A -- Symptoms: Hepatitis A -- Symptoms

Off-site Hepatitis A Research Links

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