With 119 confirmed cases and 367 suspected cases reported in June alone, and a total of 20 fatalities this year, authorities are taking a multi-pronged approach.
Hepatitis A virus (Official website/USFDA)
Stepping up its fight against the Hepatitis A outbreak, the Kerala Health Department is set to implement a new treatment strategy for severe cases. The department announced the introduction of Plasma Exchange (PLEX) therapy for patients with severe Hepatitis A. PLEX therapy involves removing infected blood plasma and replacing it with healthy plasma.