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Hepatitis A virus is a member of the Picornaviridae family, which contains viruses that are non-enveloped and have a positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome. Hepatitis A virus is primarily transmitted by the fecal-oral route and has an incubation period of 15 to 45 days. The virus is found worldwide, with infection rates highest in developing countries. Clinical manifestations of Hepatitis A virus vary from asymptomatic infections to fulminant hepatic failure.
Hepatitis A is transmitted by the fecal-oral route, which can occur through sexual contact. The virus is shed in high concentrations in stool during the early phase of infection and can remain present for up to two weeks after the onset of symptoms. This prolonged shedding of the virus makes Hepatitis A highly contagious and easily transmissible.
The best way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A is to abstain from sexual contact with someone with the virus. If you must have sexual contact with someone infected, use a condom or dental dam to protect yourself. For individuals infected with hepatitis A, it is important to tell sexual partners so that they can take steps to protect themselves.
