Victorians who dined at a cafe in Melbourne’s south-east have been warned to watch for hepatitis A symptoms after two cases linked to the venue were reported.
Two cases of hepatitis A have been linked to the Creatures of Habit cafe, which is located in the Springvale Homemaker Centre.
Anyone who consumed food at the cafe between March 25 and April 8 this year should monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if they appear.
The cafe has undergone extensive cleaning and is no longer a risk. No other venues in the centre are a risk.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver, causing acute hepatitis.
Symptoms of hepatitis A usually include fever, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort, followed a few days later by dark urine and jaundice.
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“Illness is usually mild and lasts one to three weeks. Most people infected recover completely, but sometimes hepatitis A can lead to hospitalisation and severe illness, particularly in people with chronic liver disease,” Vic Health said.
Anyone who dined at the cafe should be on the lookout for symptoms for up to 50 days, due to the virus’s incubation period.
Hepatitis A is spread when a person unknowingly consumes food or drinks contaminated by the virus in the faeces of an infected person.
The best way to avoid the transmission of the virus is through proper hygiene and handwashing practices.
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