The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a cluster of hepatitis A cases and has identified a potential association with smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants in Virginia. Genetic testing shows the illnesses were caused by a strain of hepatitis A that has been associated with past outbreaks due to frozen strawberries from Egypt.
Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak
What you need to know during Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak
By Bill Marler on
Posted in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
As many as 53 sickens, 13 hospitalized with 1 likely liver transplant.
An Introduction to Hepatitis A
Exposure to the hepatitis A virus can cause an acute infection of the liver that is typically mild and resolves on its own. [11, 17] The symptoms and duration of illness vary a great deal, with many persons…