Hepatitis A outbreak at restaurant, diners at risk News from Mexico

A has been launched warn An employee at a Maine restaurant called Marco’s was potentially exposed to hepatitis after working for several days in September after contracting the virus.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Hepatitis A It is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and is spread primarily when an uninfected (and unvaccinated) person ingests water or food contaminated with the feces of an infected person.

After the case was registered, authorities said that people ate and drank at the restaurant on September 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27 and 28. customers may be penalized. Risk of contracting the disease.

CDC partners with restaurants

The restaurant involved is now working with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

to ensure the safety of customers and employees. Fortunately, there have been no confirmed cases among customers or employees so far.

The World Health Organization believes that this disease is closely related to the following diseases: Consume unhealthy food and waterpoor sanitary conditions, poor personal hygiene, and poor oral sex.

this symptom Symptoms range from moderate to severe and may include fever, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).

Following the advice above, it is recommended that those who have exposed to infection

If you experience any of the above types of symptoms, seek medical attention.

“We are committed to transparency and will continue to work with the state CDC to ensure the continued safety of our customers and employees,” said restaurant co-owner Duane Arnold.