Hepatitis A

 900 word paper

Address the following in your paper (use headers for each question):

• Identify the infectious agent (pathogen)--for example, the name o the bacteria, virus, or parasite.

• Explain how the infectious agent is transmitted through food or water.

• Explain the immune system's role in protecting the body from disease

• Provide an example of a real life outbreak in the United States.

• Describe the clinical symptoms, duration of the disease, and treatment if any.

• What steps can be taken to prevent further outbreaks? Include individual as well as environmental precautions and methods.

Use Headers for each of the above sections in the paper.