Global acute hepatitis C incidence declined overall but increased after 2015, analysis shows
Is hepatitis C making a comeback? Global cases rose after 2015
An observational cohort analysis of global and Chinese populations from 1990 to 2021 found the global age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR)…
Global hepatitis C infections rose after 2015, reversing years of progress and creating a new public health challenge that experts must addr…
CDC issues updated Hepatitis A immunization recommendations for United States population
Health officials issue new recommendations for hepatitis A vaccination in the United States
The CDC has published updated recommendations for Hepatitis A immunization in the United States population.
New guidelines update who should get vaccinated against hepatitis A to better prevent infections across the United States.
Hepatitis A outbreak cases reported across 26 states in observational data
Health officials report hepatitis A outbreak cases across 26 states
An observational report describes hepatitis A outbreak cases reported from 26 states.
Hepatitis A cases are spreading across 26 states as public health officials track the outbreak.
Hepatitis A outbreak reported in the United States, details on scope and response not provided
Hepatitis A outbreak reported in the United States, details remain limited
A report describes a Hepatitis A outbreak in the United States.
Health authorities have announced a Hepatitis A outbreak is occurring in the United States, though specific details about locations or cause…
Updated recommendation supports universal hepatitis B vaccination for US adults aged 19-59 years
Health officials now recommend hepatitis B vaccination for all adults aged 19 to 59
A recommendation report from the United States updates guidance for hepatitis B vaccination in adults aged 19-59 years, advocating for unive…
Health officials now recommend hepatitis B vaccination for all adults aged 19 to 59, expanding the group previously limited to those with sp…
CDC issues new guidance for completing hepatitis C virus testing
CDC updates guidance for completing hepatitis C testing to improve diagnosis
The CDC has published new guidance for completing hepatitis C virus testing.
The CDC released new guidance to help healthcare providers complete hepatitis C testing steps to confirm diagnoses.
Case report associates acute hepatitis B infection with shared glucometer use in nursing home
Could a shared blood sugar monitor spread hepatitis B in nursing homes?
A field report describes a nursing home resident who developed acute hepatitis B infection.
A nursing home resident contracted hepatitis B after using a blood sugar monitor previously used by someone with the virus.
Namibia reports first nationwide hepatitis E outbreak concentrated in informal settlements
Why is hepatitis E spreading across Namibia for the first time?
A field report describes Namibia's first nationwide hepatitis E outbreak, which was protracted and concentrated in informal settlements with…
Namibia faces its first nationwide hepatitis E outbreak, spreading mainly in informal settlements where poor water and sanitation create per…
NHANES data show hepatitis B infection prevalence in US adults by race and origin
How common is hepatitis B infection among U.S. adults?
An observational analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data examined hepatitis B virus infection prevalence among US …
Hepatitis B quietly damages the liver in U.S. adults, with infection rates varying by race and ethnicity based on national health survey dat…
Case report links alkaline bottled water to acute nonviral hepatitis in children
Could a popular bottled water be linked to liver problems in kids?
A field report describes cases of acute nonviral hepatitis in children from Clark County, Nevada and California.
Health officials investigate a possible link between alkaline bottled water and liver inflammation in children, urging parents to watch for …
Report describes hepatitis A outbreak-related deaths in the United States
Report examines hepatitis A outbreak deaths in the United States
A report describes deaths related to hepatitis A outbreaks in the United States.
A new report describes deaths related to hepatitis A outbreaks in the United States, though key details about the study remain unavailable.
CDC Recommends Universal Hepatitis C Screening for Adults and All Pregnant Women
Should all adults get tested for hepatitis C? New guidelines say yes
The CDC has issued new recommendations for hepatitis C screening.
CDC now recommends a one-time hepatitis C blood test for all adults and screening for every pregnant woman to catch hidden infections early.
Questions about Hepatitis
Is there an increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause in the US?
Recent reports indicate there was no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus trends in US children compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Full answer →What causes severe hepatitis in children with adenovirus infection in Alabama?
Severe hepatitis in children with adenovirus in Alabama is linked to specific enteric serotypes like 41, which cause intense liver inflammation and immune reactions, though the virus's exact role as the sole cause remains unclear.
Full answer →Has the US analysis found a common cause for acute hepatitis in kids?
US analysis has not found a single common cause for acute hepatitis in children, though some cases are linked to adenovirus while others remain unknown.
Full answer →Do adenovirus stool testing results show higher levels than pre-pandemic times?
No, adenovirus stool testing results have not shown higher levels than pre-pandemic times, according to US surveillance data.
Full answer →Is there an increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause in the US?
No, US surveillance data through 2022 found no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus trends compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Full answer →Can adenovirus infection cause severe hepatitis in children?
Adenovirus infection has been found in children with severe acute hepatitis, but its exact role as the cause is still unclear to doctors.
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