Hepatitis A Virus

Full Name

Hepatitis A Virus

Keywords

Hepatitis A Virus; Virus; HAV; Virus

Background

Hepatitis A is an infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually spread by eating food or drinking water contaminated with infected feces. Symptoms are similar to influenza and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, fever, and abdominal pain. Hepatitis A vaccine is routinely available and effective.