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01/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Scientists have determined the mummified child who was killed 500 years ago died from hepatitis, not smallpox

Using DNA samples from a 500-year old mummified remains of a child, researchers were able to crack the genetic code of an ancient strain of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The finding, wherein scientists were able to “sequence the complete genome” of the virus, could help medical experts understand the intricacies of HBV, which is a “pervasive, complex, […]

12/06/2016 / By outbreaknews

Twisted: Hepatitis A outbreak linked to smoothies

At last count, 89 people in seven states had contracted hepatitis A from consuming smoothies made with contaminated strawberries, public health officials report. The outbreak began in Virginia in May, and has been traced to frozen strawberries used to make smoothies at Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants. Most cases have been confined to Virginia and nearby […]

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