Suncheon-si, Epidemiological Investigation and Prevention Promotion Following Surge in Hepatitis A Cases

Compliance with Personal Hygiene Rules Such as Hand Washing and Caution When Consuming Non-Cooked Foods

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City announced on the 3rd that it has launched an epidemiological investigation and prevention guideline campaign to prevent the spread following the occurrence of hepatitis A cases.

Last year, out of 55 hepatitis A cases in Jeollanam-do, a total of 5 patients occurred in Suncheon, while 3 patients occurred last month. The city health authorities are promptly conducting epidemiological investigations of patients and contacts to identify the source of infection.

The city recommends antibody testing and vaccination for contacts, and is actively carrying out prevention activities such as promoting prevention guidelines to food handlers at high risk of hepatitis A transmission in cooperation with the Korea Foodservice Industry Association Suncheon Branch.

Hepatitis A is an acute gastrointestinal disease that initially causes systemic symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue, followed by symptoms such as dark brown urine and jaundice, and takes weeks to months to recover.

A Suncheon City Public Health Center official emphasized hygiene rules, saying, “To prevent oral infection through feces and infection through contaminated food intake, hand washing and adherence to hygienic cooking processes are important,” and added, “Special caution is required when consuming raw foods such as shellfish and salted seafood.”

For more details, please contact the Infectious Disease Control Division of the Suncheon City Public Health Center.

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