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Characteristics Toxin Induced Hepatitis Route Infection Inhalation Skin Mucus

Front What are the characteristics of of Toxin-induced Hepatitis?
Back Characteristics of this are:
route of infection via inhalation, skin or mucus membrane exposure, oral ingestion, or intravenous administration
Incubation hours to days after exposure
Some chemicals may initiate an inflammatory response that continues to cause liver damage long after the chemical is out of the body.
No vaccine available.
Patients may have jaundice.

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