Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Hepatitis B, C Cases Rise in UP Village Due to Unsafe Practices
In a village in Uttar Pradesh, many people have gotten sick with Hepatitis B and C. Doctors think the cause is barbers using the same razors and blades on different people, which can spread the disease through blood.
The village is working to stop the spread by encouraging people to use their own shaving tools or make sure the tools are cleaned well.
Doctors are testing everyone and sending samples to the hospital to find out how serious the sickness is and prevent it from spreading to other places.
An outbreak of Hepatitis B and C has been reported in Sonsari village, Uttar Pradesh.
At least 64 residents have tested positive for the infections.
Unsafe shaving and hair-cutting practices using non-sterile tools are suspected as the cause.
Health officials are conducting screening and testing, and urging safe practices.
The health department is compiling case histories and sending samples for viral load testing.
- Who
- Residents of Sonsari village, health officials
- What
- Outbreak of Hepatitis B and C
- When
- The infection was first reported last month, testing ongoing as of the article's reporting
- Where
- Sonsari village, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Suspected spread through unsafe shaving and haircut practices
Public Health Risk
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Public Health
Public Health Risk
Unsafe practices spread disease.
Limited Access
Limited resources, access to hygiene practices.
- Location
- Sonsari village, Uttar Pradesh
- Population
- Around 3,000
- Infected
- At least 64 people
- Suspected cause
- Unsafe shaving practices
- Primary occupation
- Farming