World Hepatitis Day 2012: Hepatitis A

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Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness.
Globally, there are an estimated 1.4 million cases of hepatitis A every year.
The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through direct contact with an infectious person.
Hepatitis A is associated with a lack of safe water and poor sanitation.
Epidemics can be explosive in growth and cause significant economic losses.
Improved sanitation and the hepatitis A vaccine are the most effective ways to combat the disease.

Published : July 28, 2012 7:28 am | Updated:May 21, 2014 3:35 pm

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