Hepatitis A — Mexico
Inhabitants of the communities of Mochicahui, El Poblado, and its surroundings [Sinaloa state] are concerned and alarmed by the outbreak of hepatitis A in their villages. The viral infection causes inflammation and swelling of the liver, and is transmitted mainly by consuming water or food that has been contaminated with [infected] feces.
About 20 days ago, the population heard a rumor that there were some infants who were ill from such a virus; however, was not until the corresponding
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