eMedTV Health Tools

Use eMedTV's tools for health and fun including our BMI calculator, baby names builder, and more.

BMI Calculator BMI Calculator

Enter your height and weight to get your BMI and what it means for you and your health.

Baby Names Baby Names

Browse our database of over 75,000 names to create baby names you can share with your family and friends.

 

eMedTV Germs A-Z

H. Pylori - Hepatitis A Virus
This page contains links to eMedTV Germs containing information on subjects from H. Pylori to Hepatitis A Virus. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
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  • H5N1 Virus
  • Hepatitis A Virus
 
 

H5N1 Virus

While the H5N1 virus doesn't usually infect people, 130 human cases have been reported since January 2004. This eMedTV resource discusses this virus in detail, including where it is prevalent, how it spreads, and preparations against a pandemic.

Hepatitis A Virus

The hepatitis A virus is an RNA virus that causes hepatitis A in humans. As this eMedTV page explains, the virus is often transmitted through a "fecal-oral route." Possible symptoms and the likelihood of contracting the disease are also discussed.