Q. A 32-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of acute onset of nausea, vomiting, and jaundice. He reports a recent trip to a country with poor sanitation conditions. He denies any history of intravenous drug use, blood transfusions, or unprotected sexual encounters. He also reports that several of his travel companions have experienced similar symptoms. On examination, he is afebrile with a temperature of 100°F, and his physical exam is significant for mild jaundice and tender hepatomegaly. On laboratory examination, initial blood tests reveal elevated liver enzymes. Serological tests for hepatitis viruses are ordered. Which type of viral hepatitis is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water and is not associated with chronic infection?