2 high school students diagnosed with Hepatitis A virus
Two students from Milford High School in New Hampshire have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Health officials are investigating the source. Full story
CONCORD, N.H. --Two Milford High School students were recently diagnosed with Hepatitis A, virus the state Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday in a letter sent to parents.
The letter said it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of an infection,which include an abrupt fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark colored and urine and/or clay-colored stools, and jaundice.
In general, illness is not severe and those who are infected recover fully, Jose Montero, the state epidemiologist, said in the letter. Older children and adults may have symptoms that usually last several weeks.
The virus is contagious two weeks before symptoms start, until one week after they are resolved. Immunoglobulin is given within two weeks of exposure can prevent the disease from developing if exposed.
