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In the past few hours, 18 people have been diagnosed A case of Hepatitis A has been reported in the municipality of Daguai, Valais. Faced with this situation, the mayor of the city, Ana María Sanclemente, reported that, About 72 people are being studied to see if they have the disease.
so that, this could be a viral outbreak According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease is characterized by causing Effects on inflammation and liver function Due to infection with hepatitis A virus (HAV).
According to the World Health Organization, the virus spreads mainly in “uninfected and unvaccinated people” ingestion of contaminated food or water through the feces of an infected person.
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“Infections are strongly associated with consumption of unsafe food and water, poor sanitation, and poor personal hygiene.”
WHO.
the same way, can be spread by wateralthough infrequently, when it occurs it is usually associated with Sewage or inadequately treated water supply pollution.
Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A does not cause chronic liver disease and is rarely fatal, but it can cause debilitating symptoms and fulminant hepatitis, ie acute liver failure, This is often fatal.
during The incubation period for hepatitis A is usually about 14 to 28 days Its symptoms are moderate or severe. Although not all infected people display the same symptoms, the following are the most widely known:
It should be noted that, Adults are more likely to have signs and symptoms than children. According to the WHO, “Disease severity and mortality increase with age. Infected children under the age of six usually have no obvious symptoms, and only 10% develop jaundice.
“Sometimes hepatitis A can relapse; this means that someone who has just recovered can get sick again with another acute attack, although they usually recover.
WHO.
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anyone People who have not been vaccinated or infected before May be infected with the hepatitis A virus.In areas with widespread virus transmission, high endemic areas, most infections They occur in early childhood.
exist. .between risk factors The following points should be noted:
Transmission of Hepatitis A Can be reduced pass:
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