ICON Gentlemen's Club in Hudson inspected after an employee contracts hepatitis A

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HUDSON, Fla. (WFLA) – A food service employee at Hudson's ICON Gentlemen's Club was confirmed in possession of the hepatitis A virus last month, News Channel 8 reported.

The Florida Department of Health asked anyone who consumed food or beverages from the gentlemen's club from April 15 to April 23 to have also been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.

A vaccine is recommended to anyone who has eaten or drunk between April 24 and May 1 at the gentlemen's club

This is one of the many several cases in the Tampa Bay area as part of a joint investigation by the Florida Department of Health and the Hotel and Restaurant Division.

According to the CDC, hepatitis A is a "transmissible liver disease that can be prevented by a vaccine and caused by the hepatitis A virus." The disease is usually transmitted by "fecal-oral route" or by a person who consumes contaminated food or water.

The symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, lack of appetite, stomach pain, nausea and jaundice. According to the CDC, symptoms usually disappear within two months of infection.

DOH-Pasco offers the vaccine at the following locations:

  • NEW RICHEY PORT: 10841 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654
  • DADE CITY: 13941 15th Street Dade City, FL 33525
  • WESLEY CHAPEL: 33845 FL-54 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

A hotline has been set up for people who might have questions about hepatitis A at 727-619-0400.

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