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Hepatitis A is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2006
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is a form of viral hepatitis also known as infectious hepatitis, due to its ability to be spread through personal contact.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus, the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It varies in severity, running an acute course, generally starting within two to six weeks after contact with the virus, and lasting no longer than two or three months.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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