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This virus is classified as a picornavirus, related to poliovirus. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is spread by contaminated water or food, and causes a potentially severe but controllable loss of liver function and general malaise. Proper medical care will generally result in full recovery of liver function and full clearance of virus from the host, with effective immunity against reinfection. A relatively effective HAV vaccine is available for individuals at risk of infection, including those who live in, or travel to, endemic regions.