Sequentially-occurring transmission of hepatitis A in a family

Tohoku J Exp Med. 1988 Aug;155(4):387-8. doi: 10.1620/tjem.155.387.

Abstract

Most hepatitis A infections are acquired through sporadic transmission and it has been suggested that the intrafamilial spread of HAV is important in most sporadic outbreaks. An intra-household outbreak of hepatitis A involving three cases occurring sequentially is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antigens, Viral / analysis
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Family
  • Female
  • Hepatitis A / transmission*
  • Hepatovirus / immunology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral