Black Hawk Co. investigates Hepatitis A case: No public threat

Black Hawk Co.Health Dept. investigates Hepatitis A case: No public threat

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BLACK HAWK COUNTY (KWWL) -

Black Hawk County Health Division Manager Jon McNamee says the department is investigating one case of Hepatitis A.

One way that Hepatitis A contracted is through contaminated food, but McNamee says the department believes there is no public exposure.

The person affected is currently being monitored.

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