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Why is hepatitis A called infectious hepatitis?
What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a disease caused by the hepatitis A virus that results in inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis used to be known as infectious hepatitis. In children the disease is usually mild, but most adults who develop hepatitis are sick enough to miss four to six weeks of work.
Is hepatitis A caused by a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious, short-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.
Which biological infective agent causes hepatitis A?
Infectious agent of hepatitis A Hepatitis A virus (HAV), a hepatovirus from the Picornaviridae family, is the causative agent, primarily through the faecal–oral route.
What can cause hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The virus is primarily spread when an uninfected (and unvaccinated) person ingests food or water that is contaminated with the faeces of an infected person.
Can you fully recover from hepatitis A?
The prognosis for hepatitis A patients is excellent with self-limiting course, and recovery is complete. About 85 percent of people with hepatitis A recover within three months, and almost all recover within six months. The disease does not become chronic, and there are no long-term health implications.
How long is someone with hepatitis A contagious?
You are most contagious soon after you are infected. Adults who are otherwise healthy are no longer contagious two weeks after the illness begins. Children and people with weak immune systems may be contagious for up to six months.
Which is an example of a disease caused by a pathogen?
Some examples of diseases caused by parasites include: The following are ways that you can protect yourself and others against pathogens. Wash your hands often. Get vaccinated and ensure vaccinations are up to date. Prepare, cook, and store meat and other foods properly.
Which is the largest disease caused by an infectious disease?
This is a list of the largest known epidemics and pandemics caused by an infectious disease. Widespread non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer are not included.
Which is an example of a disease caused by a parasite?
Some examples of diseases caused by parasites include: 1 giardiasis 2 trichomoniasis 3 malaria 4 toxoplasmosis 5 intestinal worms 6 pubic lice
Can a virus cause a pathogenic bacterial infection?
Not all bacteria cause infections. Those that can are called pathogenic bacteria. Your body can be more prone to bacterial infections when your immune system is compromised by a virus. The disease state caused by a virus enables normally harmless bacteria to become pathogenic. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
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