HEPATITIS A VIRUS

May 17 2025HEALTH

Vietnam's Hepatitis A: Urban vs Rural

In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the virus is spreading. To fill this gap, a recent effort focused on comparin...

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Zapping Viruses: UV Light vs. Hepatitis A in Everyday Liquids

Hepatitis A virus is a tough customer. It can survive in various liquids, making it a challenge to eradicate. Researchers wanted to see how well two types of UV light could knock it out. They tested UV-C light at 254 nanometers and a newer UV-C LED light at 279 nanometers. The goal was to find out how much light was needed to inactivate the virus in different liquids...

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