Hepatitis A virus particles,coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The particles are composed of a protein coat encapsulating ribonucleic acid (RNA) genetic material. During infection,the virus attacks the liver and causes liver inflammation,fever and jaundice. It is usually transmitted person-to-person via the faecal/oral route,such as through ingestion of faecally contaminated food or water. The disease is more prevalent in warm countries with poor standards of hygiene | |
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