Hong Kong authorities are investigating the city's first human case of rat hepatitis E this year, identified in a 42-year-old man. Following the diagnosis, residents and janitors at the Laguna Verde estate, where the patient reportedly lives, have intensified cleaning and pest prevention measures. While the patient had no reported encounters with rats at home or work, health officials are considering transmission through contaminated food or environments. AI
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