Hepatitis A -- United States
The state Dept. of Health reported Friday [1 Jul 2016] that it is investigating a cluster of at least 12 cases of hepatitis A infection in adults on Oahu. Six have required hospitalization. Their onsets of illness have ranged from 16-27 Jun 2016.
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that can cause fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, diarrhea, and yellow skin and eyes. Symptoms typically last several weeks to as long as 2 months.
The virus is found in
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