Which virus is transmitted via the oral-fecal route and can lead to hepatitis?

Hepatitis A is indeed transmitted primarily through the oral-fecal route, which involves the ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person. This mode of transmission is particularly common in situations where proper sanitation and hygiene are lacking, making it a significant public health concern in regions with inadequate infrastructure.

Hepatitis A can cause an acute liver infection leading to symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain. It is typically self-limiting, and unlike some other hepatitis viruses, it does not lead to chronic infection. Vaccination is available to prevent hepatitis A, which further emphasizes the importance of understanding its transmission and prevention in public health and clinical practice.

In contrast, Hepatitis B and C are primarily transmitted through blood and sexual contact. HIV is also transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding, making them distinct from Hepatitis A in their transmission routes.