infectious hepatitis

noun

1. hepatitis A.

infectious hepatitis

noun

1. any form of hepatitis caused by viruses See hepatitis A hepatitis B hepatitis C

Word History and Origins

Origin of infectious hepatitis¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis were not seen in the cases, and scientists and doctors are considering other possible sources, including COVID-19, other viruses and environmental factors.

From Seattle Times

The usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis were not found in the cases, and scientists and doctors are considering other possible causes, including COVID-19, other viruses and environmental factors.

From Seattle Times

The unfinished manuscript suddenly cuts off in 1927, the year Dr. Andersen had a prolonged attack of infectious hepatitis.

From Scientific American

The common thread in the research is the lack of a substance called interferon that helps orchestrate the body’s defense against viral pathogens and can be infused to treat conditions such as infectious hepatitis.

From Seattle Times

More recently, in 2010, Bartenschlager reviewed everything researchers now know about the structure of the virus in Trends in Microbiology: "Assembly of infectious hepatitis C virus particles."

From Scientific American