Evaluation of the Prevalence of Hepatitis A in Samsun Vicinity

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Yanik K., Akbal A. U., Erdil M., Karadag A., Eroglu C., Gunaydin M.

VIRAL HEPATIT DERGISI-VIRAL HEPATITIS JOURNAL, vol.21, no.1, pp.23-27, 2015 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/vhd.36855
  • Journal Name: VIRAL HEPATIT DERGISI-VIRAL HEPATITIS JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.23-27
  • Keywords: Seroprevalence, socio-economic, Anti HAV IgM, Anti HAV IgG
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Acute viral hepatitis A (HAV) infection is a public health issue seen most commonly in childhood in autumn and early winter. In this study, our objective was to search hepatitis A seroprevalence in various age groups, in terms of regional relationship between socioeconomic status and seasonal distribution in our vicinity.