Hepatitis A (Noun)
Meaning
An acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, and it can be spread through contaminated food and water.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with hepatitis A after he returned from a trip to a country with poor sanitation and hygiene.
- Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through the fecal-oral route, where the virus is ingested through contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person.
- Outbreaks of hepatitis A often occur in areas with poor waste management and sewage systems, allowing the virus to spread quickly through contaminated water and food.
- People who travel to areas with high rates of hepatitis A infection are often advised to get vaccinated against the disease to prevent infection and transmission.