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Hepatitis Collection - Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A


General Overview Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. More Preventing Hepatitis Hepatitis A vaccine Special Topics Visit 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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