EFSA helps investigate the source of hepatitis A outbreaks

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

EFSA is working closely with the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumers, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Member States to help identify the origin of the recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A virus infection in humans. The outbreaks occurred in Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Just today the Italian Ministry … Continue reading EFSA helps investigate the source of hepatitis A outbreaks

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Hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Europe

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

At least 71 people sickened in Nordic EU countries, but the exact food source is still not certain. Seems that the source might be frozen berries, because a lot of victims declared the assumption of this kind of food. Hepatitis A is a severe liver infection and can be prevented by vaccination, or by cooking … Continue reading Hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Europe