Age-specific seroprevalence of hepatitis A in Antananarivo (Madagascar).(Research article)

BMC Infectious Diseases | June 6, 2008| | Copyright

Authors: Vaomalala Raharimanga [1]; Jean-Fran çois Carod [2]; Charles-Emile Ramarokoto [1]; Jean-Baptiste Chrétien [2]; Fanjasoa Rakotomanana [1]; Antoine Talarmin [3]; Vincent Richard (corresponding author) [1]

Background

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is an epidemiologically important virus that causes acute hepatitis in humans. Most HAV infections are transmitted via the orofecal route, either by direct contact with an infected person or by ingestion of contaminated food or water.

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