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Hepatitis A Virus, Human

Medical Definition: A strain of HEPATITIS A VIRUS which causes hepatitis in humans. The virus replicates in hepatocytes and is presumed to reach the intestine via the bile duct. Transmission occurs by the fecal-oral route.
Guide Notes: infection = HEPATITIS A; HEPATITIS A VIRUS is also available
Previously Indexed: Hepatovirus (1966-1993)

Hepatitis A Virus, Human Medical Definitions and Terms

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