What is it about?

In the young Spanish population the prevalence of anti-IgG of Hepatitis A is low

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Why is it important?

This situation can mean high susceptibility to Hepatitis A infection and the occurrence of outbreaks from direct contact and food such as bivalves shellfish.

Perspectives

A vaccination against Hepatitis A in the population may be a solution

Dr Alberto Arnedo-Pena
Epidemiology Division Public Health Centre. Conselleria Sanitat. Generaliatat Valenciana

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This page is a summary of: Hepatitis A: elevada susceptibilidad en nuestra población joven, Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clínica, August 2016, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.09.016.
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