Hepatitis A. Czech spreads fast in the Republic 6 is dead

In Republic There is an increase in hepatitis infections, which does not seem to be stopped. Country 450 cases registered And six deaths Hepatitis a In the first four months of 2025, compared to 636 cases and two deaths of last year.

But Czech health officials confirmed that the number of actual infections may be too much because of the difficulty Monitor the spread of the virusIt causes inflammation of the liver, which can be dangerous in exceptional cases.

“We know from the experience that even a confirmed case will mean a big problem.” Indicated in a statement State Health Organization (SZú). This is not a common infection. They were registered in 2022 4,548 cases In 30 European countries.

What is the intensity of hepatitis A and how does it spread?

People may suffer after entering Interact with a patient’s stoolFor example, washed hands, contaminated food or water or dirty spicy. With places Defective hygiene and hygiene They are the best cultural broth for the virus.

There are no symptoms of victims, but about 10% of people experience serious health problems, which can lead to Liver shortage And death, according to the Czech authorities.

Adults over 50 years of age and those who are already suffering from chronic liver are at high risk. Others Symptoms fever, appetite, diarrhea, nausea and jaundiceIt is when the eyes and skin gets a yellow.

Victims usually take up to two to four weeks to present symptoms, and they can get rid of the virus a week ago, which means they can Hepatitis a Without even knowing that they are infections.

Where are cases in the Czech Republic?

Capital, ProckAnd the surrounding area Bohemia is CentralAs well as part of Moravia-cyciaOvarian Border with Polish and SlovakiaThey have registered a large number of hepatitis cases this year.

According to the authorities, the virus spreads among children, adolescents, young people and “risk behaviors”. For example, in Prague, one of three patients There is no house for it, many people take medication. But they added that hepatitis A is “gradually increases” without vaccination or contact with the virus.

What does the Czech Republic do to stop the spread of hepatitis A?

Health officials inspire people Put vaccine against hepatitis. Two doses during the interval of six to eighteen months can help protect people from infection. Vaccine, which is about 1,700 CZK (About 68 euros), Not compulsory, but some medical insurance schemes have been included.

Since many of the victims are homeless, there are Czech health workers The vaccine is freely distributed In reception centers. In Prague, people who work closely with drug addicts are vaccinated and live on the street.

But “these people consider it very hard Prevents the control of the virus spreadAccording to the authorities.

Last year, the authorities monitored 6,375 contacts of victims Hepatitis A. Those who have been identified as close contacts that do not vaccinate It is forbidden to go to public pools, unnas, summer camps Or other excellent events.