“Even ‘Duracell rabbits’ can be in bed for weeks”: how dangerous is hepatitis A, the virus that may be on blueberries from Albert Heijn?

Supermarket Albert Heijn announced today that it is removing its frozen blueberries from the shelves: the fruit may be contaminated with hepatitis A. “A virus that can turn your life upside down,” says liver specialist Xavier Verhelst (UZ Ghent). He explains what symptoms you should look out for and what possible risks are associated with an infection. “It can take up to seven weeks before you receive a complaint.”

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