AIIMS Doctors Warn on Rising Hepatitis A Cases in Delhi

Doctors at AIIMS-Delhi have issued a warning about the rising number of Hepatitis A cases, largely due to contaminated food and water. The majority of patients are children and young adults. Preventative measures include ensuring clean drinking water, practicing good hygiene, and safe food handling.

Doctors at AIIMS-Delhi have cautioned people against consuming contaminated food and water, the primary causes of Hepatitis A, which has seen a rise in the national capital recently.

The hospital reports increasing cases of Hepatitis A, with most patients being children and those aged 18-25, Dr. Shalimar from the gastroenterology department stated during a press conference.

Hepatitis A and E, primarily transmitted through water contaminated with faecal matter, are self-limiting infections that don't require antiviral treatment but are managed symptomatically, said Dr. Pramod Garg, head of the gastroenterology department.

(With inputs from agencies.)