Decrease in seroprevalence of Hepatitis A after the implementation of nationwide disposable tableware use in Taiwan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Taiwan is an endemic area of viral hepatitis, including hepatitis A, which is transmitted mainly from the fecal-oral route. In order to reduce the transmission through food intake, the government implemented a policy of nationwide di...

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Main Authors: Kan Wei-Chih, Sheu Ming-Jen, Lin Ching-Yih, Su Shih-Bin, Wang Hsien-Yi, Guo How-Ran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/719