Hepatitis A

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

Hepatitis A Virus Damages Liver by Trying to ‘Commit Suicide’ in the Organ, Study Finds

Hepatitis A, News

A recent report published in the journal Science reveals how an intrinsic response of hepatitis A virus (HAV)-infected cells leads to liver inflammation, and explains how HAV can jump between species, a discovery with potential implications for future ... Read more

September 6, 2016

Restaurant Group Highlights Foodborne Illness Detection with ‘Notorious Virus’ Campaign

Hepatitis A, News

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently announced this year’s initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to food safety: a campaign themed “Notorious Virus,” with the goal to raise awareness about how to protect ... Read more

July 12, 2016July 12, 2016

Study Finds Viral Hepatitis as Deadly as Malaria, Tuberculosis or HIV Worldwide

Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E, News

Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Washington analyzed data from 183 countries between 1990 and 2013, and discovered that viral hepatitis has become a leading cause of death worldwide ... Read more

February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

Quest Diagnostics & CDC Partner to Study and Fight Hepatitis

Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will collaborate with Quest Diagnostics, the worldwide leader in diagnostic information services based on more than 20 billion anonymous test data, to ... Read more

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015

Hepatitis C Treatment Response Affected by Genetic Interferon Activity

Hepatitis A, News

While hepatitis A has a wide range of available treatment options, not all patients are cured of the disease. A recent study from the Aarhus University in Denmark attempted to understand this ... Read more

November 7, 2014November 7, 2014

Hospitalization Rate Due To Hepatitis A Declined In The U.S., Study Says

Hepatitis A, News

Hospitalizations between 2002 and 2011 in the United States due to hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection declined significantly, according to new research reports. Data was published in a journal of the American ... Read more

September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

Three Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Alabama

Hepatitis A, News

Three patients have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A in Clarke County, Alabama, according to an announcement from the Alabama Department of Public Health. The health authorities are currently investigating the ... Read more