sandwiches with luncheon meat, fruits and fruit juices, milk and milk products. However, water, shellfish, and salads are the most common sources.
Hepatitis is an extremely common inflammatory disease of the liver. The most frequently associated pathogen, or disease-causing agent, is one or more of a number of viruses, including hepatitis A, B, C, and D. Less common viral agents of hepatitis include those associated with Epstein-Barr syndrome and yellow fever. However, in most other countries, poorer sanitation systems lead to easier transmission of the disease, and therefore more cases. Hepatitis A is a contagious disease. It travels in feces, and can spread from person to person, or can be contracted from food or water. In cases of contaminated food, it is usually the person preparing the food who contaminates it. Hepatitis A is often associated with contaminated water and food, including milk, sliced meats, salads, and raw or undercooked clams, oysters or mussels. Transmission of Hepatitis A can occur when infected food service workers come in contact with or prepare raw meat, fruits and vegetables. Hepatitis A is the only common foodborne disease preventable by vaccine. It is one of five hepatitis viruses that infect the liver. While hepatitis B and C can turn into chronic hepatitis, hepatitis A generally does not; although it can lead to liver failure and death. This virus is excreted by infected people and can produce disease in people around them if good hygiene is not used especially if they consume contaminated water or foods. The most common foods associated with outbreaks of Hepatitis A are sandwiches with luncheon meat, fruits and fruit juices, milk and milk products. Other foods tracked down during outbreaks are vegetables, salads, shellfish, and iced drinks. However, water, shellfish, and salads are the most common sources. Contamination of foods by infected workers in food processing plants and restaurants is also common. Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by person-to-person contact. Outbreaks also occur from contaminated food and water.
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what food item is most commonly associated with hepatitis A