Infectious Hepatitis (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
- The doctor informed the patient that he had contracted infectious hepatitis from eating undercooked shellfish at a restaurant.
- Infectious hepatitis is a common disease in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.
- After traveling to a foreign country, the tourist was diagnosed with infectious hepatitis and had to spend a week in the hospital.
- The symptoms of infectious hepatitis can be mild and may include fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends practicing good hygiene and getting vaccinated to prevent the spread of infectious hepatitis.