Hepatitis A case reported at UNC Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — Channel 9 has learned someone at UNC Charlotte tested positive for Hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection. You can get it from contaminated food or water, or through close contact with someone who’s infected.

The school said it has notified all of the people who may have been exposed.

It’s not clear if the person who tested positive was a student.

No further information was release.

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