Unique Circumstances Around Hep A Outbreak Force Officials To Rethink Normal Strategy
The outbreak is unusual for the U.S. because the spread of the liver infection has been blamed on a lack of basic hygiene and sanitation, not contaminated food.
Los Angeles Times:
How San Diego's Hepatitis A Outbreak Became The Worst The U.S. Has Seen In Decades
Experts say San Diego took all the right steps in addressing what is now one of the largest hepatitis A outbreaks the country has seen in decades, but variables unique to the city’s situation contributed to the outbreak. At least 481 people have been infected and 17 have died of the infection since November in San Diego. Another 88 cases have been identified in Santa Cruz and Los Angeles counties, where hepatitis A outbreaks have been declared. (Schroeder, 10/8)
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
San Diego Followed Hepaptitis Guidelines, But Local Conditions Worsened Outbreak
Experts say San Diego followed all the right steps in addressing what is now one of the largest hepatitis A outbreaks the country has seen in decades, but variables unique to the city’s situation contributed to the outbreak. At least 481 people have been infected and 17 have died of the infection since November in San Diego. Another 88 cases have been identified in Santa Cruz and Los Angeles counties, where local hepatitis A outbreaks have been declared. (Schroeder, 10/6)