Hepatitis A takes hold in the community

In 2016, large outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection began to occur among high-risk individuals, including those with a history of drug use and those experiencing homelessness. This article focusses on HAV infection among high-risk individuals in the community, including those experiencing...

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Published inNursing (Jenkintown, Pa.) Vol. 50; no. 7; p. 24
Main Author Heavey, Elizabeth
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2020
Subjects
Disease Outbreaks
Hepatitis A - epidemiology
Hepatitis A - nursing
Homeless Persons - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Risk Assessment
United States - epidemiology
United States
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Summary:In 2016, large outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection began to occur among high-risk individuals, including those with a history of drug use and those experiencing homelessness. This article focusses on HAV infection among high-risk individuals in the community, including those experiencing homelessness.
ISSN:1538-8689
DOI:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000668424.98515.8b