Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A virus (hepatitis A for short) is a type of viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route, that is, the source of water is contaminated by the hepatitis A virus in the patient's incubation period or acute phase. , Food, utensils and daily life in close contact with the gastrointestinal tract and spread. Hepatitis A virus has strong resistance to various external factors and can survive in the external environment for a long time. It can be transmitted through various contaminated items (hands, daily necessities, clothing, sheets, etc.) and water and food. It can also be carried by flies. And spread.

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