Category: Hepatitis
Number of hepatitis A cases in King County continues to grow
While not as bad as has been seen in other large cities, King County’s hepatitis A continues to spread locally, and the rate of infections has increased.
Against CDC Guidance, Some Cities Sweep Homeless Encampments
The CDC has warned that clearing encampments disperses homeless into the community where they may spread COVID-19, but Seattle and other cities are still conducting sweeps
Two Flu-Related Deaths, More Hepatitis A Cases in Snohomish County
A Lake Stevens man in his late 80s died Jan. 5. A woman in her early 30s from rural north Snohomish County died Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Four Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Snohomish County
The individuals were hospitalized for treatment, one of whom has already been released.
Pharma Sells States On ‘Netflix Model’ To Wipe Out Hep C. But At What Price?
Washington state is paying for the marketing campaign as part of a deal to give AbbVie the exclusive right to treat its citizens who have hepatitis C.
King County’s hepatitis A outbreak continues
Since the end of July, Public Health – Seattle & King County has confirmed 6 new cases, bringing the total number hepatitis A cases in King County to 24.
Hepatitis A case closes Lynnwood restaurant
Patrons of Ashiya Teriyaki located at 1233 164th St SW in Lynnwoodare encouraged to contact healthcare provider for vaccine
Hepatitis A Outbreaks Race Across The Country
Since 2016, the virus has spawned outbreaks in at least 29 state, sickened more than 23,600 people, sent the majority to the hospital. and killed more than 230.
New King County hepatitis A case matches previous case
There have been eleven other hepatitis A cases in King County residents so far in 2019. In comparison, there were fourteen cases in all of 2018.
Washington health officials declare hepatitis A outbreak in multiple counties.
The outbreak includes 13 confirmed cases: nine in Spokane County, two in King County, one in Snohomish County and one in Pend Oreille County.
Homeless man in hospital with hepatitis A
A growing number of hepatitis A outbreaks have been occurring across the country since 2016, especially among people living homeless and people who use drugs.
King County sees jump in hepatitis A cases
King Count has had total of nine cases in less than a year. Typically, we see no more than five.
‘Medieval’ Diseases Flare As Unsanitary Living Conditions Proliferate
Public health officials warn that these diseases can easily jump beyond the homeless population.
Alcohol-Linked Disease Overtakes Hep C As Top Reason For Liver Transplant
One reason for the shift, researchers said, is that hepatitis C, which used to be the leading cause of liver transplants, has become easier to treat with drugs.