Hepatitis A -- Australia
A hepatitis A outbreak has hit Sydney with 12 cases confirmed in the past 5 weeks. NSW [New South Wales] Health has launched an investigation, saying 10 of the people contracted the disease in Australia. The average is 2 cases of locally acquired hepatitis A each year.
Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director Communicable Diseases with NSW Health said: "NSW Health is working with the NSW Food Authority to investigate the outbreak, including assessment of patterns of food distribution and any links to
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