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Researchers report that 'epigenetic' editing β altering gene activity without cutting DNA β can silence and eliminate hepatitis B virus. The approach targets the virus's genetic material in infected liver cells, raising hopes for a functional cure for the hundreds of millions living with chronic hepatitis B, a leading cause of liver cancer.
- 2Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Clams Sickens 37βΌHepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Clams: 37 Sick, 30 Hospitalized in Four States
An outbreak of hepatitis A has been linked to frozen clams, with 37 people sickened across four US states and 30 requiring hospitalization. Health officials are investigating the source of the contaminated shellfish, and the high hospitalization rate has raised concern about the severity of the outbreak. Consumers are being urged to check whether frozen clam products they have at home are affected.
- 3FDA links Ecuadorian black clams to hepatitis A outbreakβΌFDA 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 Investigates Multistate Hepatitis A OutbreakβMarler Clark Investigating Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked toβ¦
The food safety law firm Marler Clark says it is investigating a multistate hepatitis A outbreak linked to an unnamed source. The firm, known for representing victims of foodborne illness, announced it is looking into the outbreak and potential legal claims on behalf of those sickened. Details about the affected states, the number of cases, and the suspected source have not yet been made public.