Hepatitis A: Understanding, Prevention, and Homeostasis
Words: 675 Pages: 2 4780Hepatitis A is a communicable infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). This virus is typically transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food and water sources (Linder & Malani, 2017). While the disease can affect anyone, certain populations are at higher risk, including those who use illicit drugs, men who have sex with men, and travelers to regions where Hepatitis A is prevalent (CDC, 2018). This […]