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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (58): (KY)

Hepatitis A -- United StatesThe Kentucky Department for Public Health [KDPH] has declared an outbreak of acute hepatitis A with cases in multiple counties in Kentucky. In total, 31 cases of acute (rapid onset with symptoms of illness) hepatitis A have been reported throughout Kentucky in 2017, a 50 per cent increase above the average of 20 cases per year reported over the past 10 years. A total of 22 cases have been reported in Jefferson and surrounding counties. Jefferson County has had 19 confirmed Read more [...]