In a follow-up on the hepatitis A cluster in Hong Kong, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reports a decrease in cases since February. The CHP recorded seven and eight cases of hepatitis A infection in February and March respectively, which are fewer than in January (15 cases). The CHP's epidemiological investigations showed that all […]

Plus illness data for main pathogens in 2025

“The curve of infections is declining compared to previous weeks; we just have to see if there will be a third wave after the Easter holidays. I’m talking about the end of April; we don’t know yet…

BackgroundThis study investigates the epidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection in Saudi Arabia from 2006 to 2023, focusing on temporal, demographic,…

Hepatitis A, also known as Botkin's disease, is an inflammatory liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. This virus is transmitted from infected individuals to healthy ones through fecal-oral and food routes. It is characterized by high immunogenicity, leading to the formation of lasting

Hepatitis A virus transmission in a dental clinic setting – Volume 44 Issue 4

“Today's figure is 60 patients in the Cotugno hospital wards with hepatitis A, three of whom are in the emergency room. In March, we have 89 infected, so it is an absolute peak,” said Novella…

A ban on the serving and consumption of raw seafood in all public establishments in Napoli has been put in place.

Naples Hepatitis A Emergency: Cotugno Hospital Overwhelmed, Raw Shellfish Banned Across the City as Cases Hit 41 Times the Seasonal Average.

Campania health authorities in Italy have confirmed a significant increase in hepatitis A cases, with 133 confirmed infections reported since January 2026.   As of March 20, 2026, the outbreak, which is centered around Naples and Capri, is primarily linked to the consumption of raw or undercooked bivalve mollusks, such as mussels, clams, and oysters that […]