Dhaka, May 25 -- The outbreak of hepatitis 'A' and 'E' viruses caused by hepatitis is increasing alarmingly in various parts of Sylhet metropolitan and surrounding areas. The increase in the incidence of jaundice is posing a serious threat to public health. According to the latest information, new patients suffering from jaundice are being treated every day in the city's main hospitals and clinics. The number of patients suffering from jaundice has doubled in the last one month across Sylhet division. The health department said that the number of children and the elderly is high among the affected.However, if the hepatitis B virus vaccine is given in the routine EPI one year ago, then the serious liver disease can be largely prevented.Usual...