Hepatitis A outbreak in Vinnytsia area: 100 sufferers have already been hospitalized

Within the Vinnytsia area, the variety of instances of hepatitis A is rising sharply. As of October 5, 100 individuals with suspicion of this illness have already been hospitalized.

This was reported by the Ministry of Well being of Ukraine. All hospitalized individuals dwell in several microdistricts of Vinnitsa and localities within the area.

The prognosis was confirmed in 81 sufferers, together with 15 kids. One other 19 persons are in hospital with suspected an infection and are awaiting affirmation of the prognosis.

“Up to now, the explanations that may be related to instances of the illness – attending mass occasions or consuming the identical merchandise – haven’t been established. It’s identified that each one sufferers dwell in several microdistricts of the town of Vinnitsa and localities within the area,” the message says.

Specialists proceed to analyze ingesting water and the atmosphere within the space of ​​the outbreaks. In accordance with consultants, 129 water samples taken from public ingesting water sources, personal wells and ingesting water gross sales factors adjust to State sanitary requirements.

The Ministry of Well being reminded that hepatitis A is a viral illness that impacts the liver and may have a light or extreme course. The hepatitis A virus is transmitted by the consumption of contaminated meals or water, poor private hygiene, and in addition in households when an contaminated individual prepares meals for all members of the family.

As OBOZ.UA reported, on October 24, the Ministry of Well being reported that an outbreak of viral hepatitis A was recorded within the Vinnytsia area. Specifically, 60 individuals with a confirmed prognosis of hepatitis A have been hospitalized, together with 14 kids.

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