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  1. Hepatitis A - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn how the disease spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it.

  2. Hepatitis A - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn how the disease spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it.

  3. Hepatitis a vaccine (intramuscular route) - Side effects & uses - Mayo Clinic

    Hepatitis A vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection ( ...

  4. Hepatitis a and hepatitis b vaccine (intramuscular route) - Mayo Clinic

    Hepatitis A is a serious disease of the liver that can cause death. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), and is spread most often through infected food ...

  5. Infectious Diseases A–Z: What you should know about hepatitis A

    There is a widespread outbreak of hepatitis A in communities across the U.S. "Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that can cause infection and ...

  6. Mayo Clinic Minute: Hepatitis A in the US

    Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist, says the virus causes inflammation of the liver, and is transmitted from person to person via an oral ...

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute Hepatitis A in the US Video Audio Vivien Williams VO: Water and food to liver image

    Water and food contaminated with feces: That's how the hepatitis A virus spreads, causing infection and inflammation of the liver. Stacey Rizza, M.D. (0:23).

  8. The ABC's of Hepatitis: Mayo Clinic Expert Explains Types, Prevention

    Although no cure exists for hepatitis B, treatment options are available and a vaccine can prevent the disease. Vaccination is recommended for infants; children ...

  9. Infectious Diseases A-Z: Hepatitis A outbreak - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Outbreaks of the highly contagious hepatitis A virus have public health officials concerned. An outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego led public health ...

  10. Hepatitis B - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Chronic hepatitis B virus infection may last a lifetime. It can lead to serious illnesses such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some people with chronic hepatitis ...