Hepatitis A Outbreak In Nashville: Symptoms, Risk Factors To Watch Out For
May 31, 2018 04:05 AM By Sadhana Bharanidharan
A severe loss of appetite is one of the symptoms experienced by hepatitis A patients. Erik Binggeser/Unsplash
Tennessee is the latest U.S. state to report a hepatitis A outbreak. In a press release, the Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) confirmed 14 cases in Nashville since December 2017.
Hepatitis A is a contagious infection which causes an inflammation of the liver. It is typically caused by the hepatitis A virus which spreads to people who come into contact with an infected person or contaminated objects, food, drinks etc. In some cases, the inflammation may be triggered by excessive drinking over a long period.
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