2006 Outbreak of Hepatitis A Linked to Ice, California
A confirmed outbreak of hepatitis A was associated with eating ice in California. The exposure location was described only as "other."
Tags:
hav, hep+a, iceOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | ice |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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