Hepatitis A Virus, Human

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.450.420.410.500 - B04.820.578.688.005.006.001.001

**Synonyms:** - Human hepatitis A virus