Category Archives: Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A – US Cheesecake Factory

Posted on February 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Boise Weekly

While assuring the public that there is no evidence of an outbreak, the Central District Health Department is alerting the public that an employee of the Cheesecake Factory on North Milwuakee Road in Boise was infected with the hepatitis A virus, but is no longer infectious.

CDHD is alerting patrons who may have dined at the restaurant between Dec. 13, 2011, and Jan. 22, 2012, that they may have been exposed to hepatitis A. If a person has had a hepatitits A vaccine or have had the illness in the past, the CDHD said they are protected from the infection.

Symptoms usually occur abruptly and may include:
-fever
-loss of appetite
-abdominal discomfort
-jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
-tiredness
-nausea
-dark urine

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Hepatitis A – Dallas Mexican Food Outlet

Posted on February 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

WFAA

The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department is investigating a case of hepatitis A at a Dallas Mexican food restaurant.

The agency is working to alert medical care providers to be on the lookout for any customers who may have been infected. Dr. Chung said the risk that the infection has spread is very low.

“The vast majority who may contract hepatitis A will recover just fine without any serious problems,” Chung noted.

Hepatitis A is an infection that attacks the liver. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, and — in some cases — yellowing of the skin.

“It’s very important, in terms of preventing the spread of hepatitis A, to engage in extremely good hand-washing,” Chung said.

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