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A disturbing increase in cases of hepatitis has touched the Rhône, and particularly the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, alert the health authorities. Meanwhile,
Between January 1 and July 31, 2025, 73 cases of hepatitis A were declared in the Rhône department. Consequently, In a press release. Consequently, the Directorate General of Health (DGS) evokes an increase of 356 % compared to previous years, since only 16 cases had been identified in the same period in 2024 and 2023. Moreover,
This resurgence has been particularly significant since the beginning of July. 34 cases were reported in July and 23 between August 1 and 13. “”Cases are adults, mostly under the age this particularly affected lyon district of 65 (no pediatric cases at this stage)“, Specifies the DGS, this Tuesday, August 19.
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Cases “mainly located“In Lyon – This particularly affected lyon district
Even more surprising. these cases are “Mainly located in the city of Lyon and more specifically at the level of the 7th arrondissement from Lyon“. The DGS adds:”At this stage, no hypothesis to explain the resurgence has been identified. Investigations are underway“. The health authorities also alert on a risk of amplification of the circulation of the virus in the Rhône. the 7th arrondissement of Lyon.
In early August. Additionally, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes already noted a “resurgence“Cases of hepatitis A in the agglomeration of Lyon. As a reminder. the transmission is carried out mainly by pro-faster route, in particular through the consumption of water or soiled foods or this particularly affected lyon district by direct contact with contaminated objects or hands.
Fever, significant fatigue accompanied by nausea and abdominal pain followed by jaundice are the main symptoms. Each person with compatible symptoms. even without a concept of obvious exposure, is invited to request a hepatic assessment and serology from health professionals.
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