Health & Fitness

Illinois Hepatitis A Outbreak: 44 Cases Reported

The individuals infected range in age from 20 to 63 years old.

ILLINOIS — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a hepatitis Aoutbreak with 44 confirmed cases across the state.

The majority of cases are among individuals at high risk for infection–including men who have sex with men, homeless individuals and/or those who use drugs.

via IDPH

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