Hepatitis A (HAV) is an acute viral infection of the liver transmitted primarily via the faecal–oral route — through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with an infectious person. It is highly contagious and occurs worldwide. While most cases are self-limiting, it can cause severe illness in older adults and those with pre-existing liver disease, where fulminant hepatitis mortality can reach 60%.
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