Temporal Trends of Acute Hepatitis A in Brazil and Its Regions.

Giuliano GrandiLuis Fernandez LopezMarcelo Nascimento Burattini

Published in: Viruses (2022)

Hepatitis A endemicity is heterogeneous among Brazilian regions. In addition, an unexpected outbreak of HAV among Southeast and South adult males in 2016 resembles the outbreak in Europe, revealing a vulnerable population that should be prioritized by vaccination programs and control measures.

Keyphrases

liver failure
public health
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
hepatitis b virus
young adults
childhood cancer