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Hepatitis A is an acute viral liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is a self-limited disease primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A is distinct from other viral hepatitis types (B, C, D, E) and does not cause chronic liver disease.
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