Hepa A outbreak declared in Apayao

- Charlie Lagasca - The Philippine Star

September 7, 2012 | 12:00am

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines – An outbreak of hepatitis A has been declared in the town of Kabugao in Apayao after 19 residents tested positive for the disease.

The provincial health office said most of the patients were students from Lourdes High School in the town’s Poblacion.

Dr. Mary Ann Canonizado said the hepatitis A cases were traced to contaminated food being sold at the school’s canteen, which was ordered closed.

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DR. MARY ANN CANONIZADO

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NUEVA VIZCAYA

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