Posted: May 30th, 2008 - 6:31am by Doug Powell

Five people have been struck down with Hepatitis A in an outbreak traced to Zanzibar Cafe on Latrobe Street in Melbourne's city centre.

Victoria's Department of Human Services said the outbreak has been linked to a food handler who also worked part time as a cleaner.

A 65-year-old man from Doncaster, a 32-year-old woman from Reservoir, a 51-year-old man from East Malvern and a 54-year-old man from Aspendale were among those affected. The department was notified of a fifth case on Friday afternoon.

An extensive clean up of the cafe had been carried out under the supervision of Melbourne City Council.

Hepatitis A is found in feces of the infected person and can be spread by direct contact with food, beverages or crockery.

Dude wash your damn hands. And don't eat poop.

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