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Hepatitis A
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Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence and eliminate hepatitis B virus, offering a potential functional cure for a chronic infection affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. The approach modifies gene activity without cutting DNA, avoiding risks tied to conventional gene editing. The findings, published in Nature, are drawing attention for opening a possible path beyond current lifelong antiviral treatments.
- 2Hepatitis A Outbreak From Frozen Clams Sickens 37 Across Four US States▼Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Clams: 37 Sick, 30 Hospitalized in Four States
A hepatitis A outbreak has been linked to frozen clams, with 37 people falling ill and 30 hospitalized across four states. Health officials are investigating the source as food safety lawyers and public health watchers track the case. The high hospitalization rate has drawn attention to hepatitis A risks in imported frozen shellfish.
- 3FDA links Ecuadorian black clams to hepatitis A outbreak▼FDA warns black clams from Ecuador tied to hepatitis A outbreak, 30 hospitalized
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned that black clams imported from Ecuador are linked to a hepatitis A outbreak that has hospitalized 30 people. Health authorities are urging consumers to avoid the shellfish while the investigation continues, and the warning has raised concerns about food safety controls in the seafood import supply chain.
- 4Marler Clark Investigating Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak●Marler Clark Investigating Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to…
The food safety law firm Marler Clark says it is investigating a multistate hepatitis A outbreak, though the food or business linked to it has not been named in the headline. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection often tied to contaminated food handled by an infected worker. Public health officials and affected customers will be watching for confirmation of the source and scope of cases.