Hepatitis A virus (HAV)

Cause of the epidemic or infectious hepatitis. Transmission occurs via food or water. Dirt and Smear infections are possible, Hepatitis A belongs to the most common travel-related diseases. Active and passive immunisation is possible. HAV is characterised by high environmental stability and resistance to disinfectants.

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Avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that mainly affects birds and is caused by different strains of the virus. Read our article to find out more about the latest developments in avian influenza and how to prevent it.

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