Sweden hit by 12 more cases of hepatitis A linked to frozen berries

Radio Sweden reports that 12 more cases of hepatitis A in Sweden are probably linked to the same strain of virus first discovered in Denmark frozen.strawberrywhich authorities believe is caused by frozen berries.

Fifty-six cases of hepatitis A have been reported in Sweden since December. Normally, there are five cases a year in the country.

Cases have been reported in other Nordic countries, bringing the total sickened to about 83.

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