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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Hepatitis A in Lebanon: A changing epidemiological pattern
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 73, No. 2, Year 2005
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In this multicenter study in Lebanon, hepatitis A virus (HAV) seroprevalence rates were surveyed by age, gender, and socioeconomic factors. Blood samples collected from 606 subjects aged 1 to 30 years were analyzed for anti-HAV IgG. Age was the most important factor influencing HAV seroprevalence. HAV seroprevalence rates in the current study were about 78% in the ≥ 21 years age group, 28% in the 6-10 years age group, and 11% in the 1-5 years age group as compared with 97.7% in adults, 85% in children aged 6-12 years, and 40% in children aged 1 to 5 years in previous studies, demonstrating a shift in HAV seroprevalence from the younger to the higher age groups. In light of the severity of the disease in adults and availability of safe and effective vaccines against HAV infection, introduction of HAV vaccination into the national immunization schedule of Lebanon should be considered. Copyright © 2005 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sacy, Robert G.
Lebanon, Beirut
Saint George Hospital University Medical Center
Haddad, Mirna
Lebanon, Beirut
Hôtel-dieu de France Hospital
Baasiri, Ghassan
Lebanon, Saida
Hammoud Hospital
Khoriati, Adlette
Lebanon, Tripol
Nini Hospital
Gerbaka, Bernard J.
Lebanon, Beirut
Hôtel-dieu de France Hospital
Abu-Elyazeed, Remon R.
Singapore, Singapore City
Glaxosmithkline, Singapore
Statistics
Citations: 58
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2005.73.453
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health