Hepatitis A Virus, Human

A strain of HEPATITIS A VIRUS which causes hepatitis in humans. The virus replicates in hepatocytes and is presumed to reach the intestine via the bile duct. Transmission occurs by the fecal-oral route.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): B04.450.420.410.500, B04.820.578.750.400.410.500

MeSH Unique ID: D017957

Registry Number: txid208726

Entry Terms:

• Human hepatitis A virus

Previous Indexing:

• Hepatovirus (1966-1993)

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Hepatitis A Virus, Human

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Hepatitis A Virus, Human