Possible Cause Found for Unexplained Childhood Hepatitis Cases
A new study suggests multiple, concurrent infections may have led to an outbreak of childhood hepatitis which led to the need for liver transplants and child deaths.
Tag Archives: Hepatitis
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Only One-Third of Hepatitis C Patients Get Proper Treatment, CDC Warns
The CDC warns that many people with Hepatitis C fail to get treatment for the curable disease.
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First U.S. Childhood Death Linked to Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Reported
Wisconsin officials have reported the first death of a U.S. child in connection with a worldwide mysterious outbreak of pediatric hepatitis cases.
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Spreading Childhood Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, Pandemic Lockdowns
Investigators in the UL say adenovirus may play a role in an outbreak of childhood hepatitis cases spreading worldwide.
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CDC Issues Child Hepatitis Warning Amid Rash of Mysterious Outbreak
The CDC has issued a national health alert, warning doctors to be aware of cases of hepatitis appearing among children which could lead to severe liver damage and the need…
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Mysterious Outbreak of Severe Hepatitis Among Children Raises Concerns
World health experts are investigating an outbreak of mysterious cases of hepatitis among children around the world, including the U.S.
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McDonald’s Employee May Have Spread Hepatitis A To Customers, Kentucky Officials Warn
Kentucky health officials warn that a McDonald's employee worked while infected with hepatitis A, which may have been spread to customers.
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Yellowfin Tuna Recall Leads To FDA Hepatitis A Infection Warning
The FDA is urging anyone who may have eaten recently recalled yellowfin tuna who has not been vaccinated to get a post-exposure shot for hepatitis A.
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Hep C Infection Rates Triple in Recent Years, Linked To Opioid Crisis: CDC Warns
The CDC reports that hepatitis C infections have tripled in recent years, linked to the widespread opioid abuse epidemic.
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Hep C Drugs May Cause Liver Failure Risks: ISMP Report
A new report warns that some hepatitis C drugs may cause severe liver injury and liver failure, sometimes because they can reactivate the hepatitis B virus.
