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Hepatitis Collection - Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A

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General Overview

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus.

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Preventing Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis A vaccine
Special Topics
Flu shot imageVisit a travel clinic before going abroad

Each year millions of Americans travel abroad, often to exotic locales in countries with varying degrees of sanitation and standards of hygiene. Many of these overseas travelers may become sick with food or water-borne illnesses. Read more here.

 
Related Conditions
  • Cirrhosis
  • Food safety
  • Immunization
  • Jaundice
Resources
  • Hepatitis Education Project
    http://www.hepeducation.org

  • Hepatitis Foundation International
    http://www.hepfi.org

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