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An outbreak of hepatitis A in Southern Italy: the case for vaccinating food handlers
- Source :
- Epidemiology and Infection; August 2006, Vol. 134 Issue: 4 p799-802, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- We report an outbreak of hepatitis A that occurred in the city of Bari (Apulian region) in June 2002. Overall, 26 cases were observed over a 4-week period. These were traced back to the index case, a food handler who prepared various food products for sale over the counter at a store in the district (OR 5·36, CI 95% 1·58–19·25). Laboratory investigations confirmed that the outbreak was due to a point source and identified a new genotype IB variant. There is a possible indication for administration of hepatitis A vaccine to food handlers, although further evidence of an acceptable cost–benefit ratio needs to be ascertained.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09502688 and 14694409
- Volume :
- 134
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Epidemiology and Infection
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs9483521