Clinical Recognition and Management of Hepatitis A: Preventing Outbreaks in Los Angeles County

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November 20,2024

Since April 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC DPH) has been responding to an outbreak of hepatitis A among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and people who use illicit drugs (PWUD). This outbreak has now surpassed the size of the local outbreak among PEH and PWUD that occurred in 2017-2018.

This article summarizes the current outbreak and reviews actions clinicians can take to improve the recognition, reporting, management, and prevention of hepatitis A.  READ MORE

Updated Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Pregnant Persons and Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children

August 19, 2024

This Dear Colleague Letter from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) informs health care providers about new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for Hepatitis C testing among perinatally exposed infants and children.  READ MORE

Anticipating a Rise in Coccidioidomycosis ("Valley Fever") Cases in Los Angeles County

September 8, 2023

This article provides an overview of coccidioidomycosis, including transmission, endemic areas, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.  READ MORE

Rx for Prevention, 2024