The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is one of the main causes of viral hepatitis and is responsible for an estimated 159,000 infections and 39,000 deaths each year. To prevent infection, it is recommended to ...

The diagnosis of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is based on the detection of anti-HAV IgM. Shortcomings of this serological approach include the persistence of IgM after normalization of liver ...

The U.S. capacity to battle hepatitis B and C has been leveled a devastating blow with the recent closure of the CDC’s ...

The only lab in the U.S. capable of testing for and tracking antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, or “super gonorrhea,” was ...

Learn about hepatitis C, how it spreads, possible symptoms, and important steps to protect yourself and others from this virus.

Liver diseases are rising globally, claiming over 2 million lives annually, with viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease ...

All 27 scientists at the CDC's viral hepatitis lab were told their duties were "unnecessary." Ongoing outbreak investigations ...

Catching HBV early can make a world of difference. Medical professionals typically use blood tests that check for signs of the virus in the body, such as HBV antigens or antibodies. They also ...

The company is dedicated to educating patients, providers, and others on new findings in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Chronic HBV infection is the most common viral infection in ...

The federal Health Department is proposing universal testing to ensure everyone knows their hepatitis B status, amid concerns ...

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has decreased over time among patients with HIV infection in the United States with the use of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy, according to findings ...

More information: Lilli Pottkämper et al, Stability and inactivation of hepatitis A virus on inanimate surfaces, Journal of Hospital Infection (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2025.02.020 ...