ABSTRACT
Abstract ................................................................................................................... 91 Introduction..............................................................................................................92 Hepatitis A Virus .....................................................................................................94 Genotypic Classification and Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis A Virus ...... 96 Natural History and Clinical Picture.......................................................................98 Epidemiology........................................................................................................ 100 Modes of Transmission .........................................................................................104 Foodborne Hepatitis A...........................................................................................106 Detection of HAV in Food ....................................................................................111 Measures To Control Foodborne Hepatitis A .......................................................114 References..............................................................................................................118
