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Few disinfectants are capable of inactivating hepatitis A virus, study shows

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Only a few surface disinfectants sufficiently reduce the risk of infection from hepatitis A virus. Credit: Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum

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 disinfect surfaces, especially when infection rates are high.

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