Hepatitis A Virus Genotype IB Outbreak among Internally Displaced Persons, Syria

Hepatitis A Virus Genotype IB Outbreak among Internally Displaced Persons, Syria

In 2018, a hepatitis A virus outbreak was identified among internally displaced persons in Syria. Sequence analysis based on the viral protein 1/2A junction revealed that the causative virus belonged to genotype IB. A high displacement rate, deteriorated sanitary and health conditions, and poor wate...

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Main Authors: Malak Kaddoura, Rasmieh Allaham, Abdinasir Abubakar, Amani Ezzeddine, Amal Barakat, Peter Mala, Hassan Zaraket
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
hepatitis A virus
genotype IB
outbreak
Syria
internally displaced persons
viruses
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/2/19-0652_article

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