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Hepatitis agents with enteric transmission--an epidemiological analysis.

G Yayli1, S Kiliç, A R Ormeci

  • 1Dept. of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, S. Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.

Infection
|December 13, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections were prevalent in children during a jaundice outbreak, linked to contaminated water. Both viral hepatitis types showed significant associations with elevated alanine aminotransferase levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Viral hepatitis presents with distinct clinical, biochemical, and serological markers.
  • Jaundice outbreaks necessitate understanding the causative agents and their transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the seroprevalence of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) during a jaundice outbreak.
  • To characterize the epidemiological, clinical, and biochemical features of HAV and HEV infections in affected children.

Main Methods:

  • Included 340 children aged 5-16 years.
  • Assessed clinical findings and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels.
  • Determined serological markers for HAV and HEV (IgG and IgM) using microELISA.

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Main Results:

  • High ALT levels were observed in 23% of cases.
  • Anti-HAV IgG and IgM were detected in 17% and 100% of cases, respectively.
  • Anti-HEV IgG and IgM were detected in 7% and 9% of cases, respectively, with significant correlation to ALT levels (p <= 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Hepatitis A virus and Hepatitis E virus infections were identified as causes of the jaundice outbreak.
  • Contaminated water supply was determined to be the source of both HAV and HEV transmission.