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1Elizabeth Heavey is graduate program director and professor of nursing at The College at Brockport, State University of New York in Brockport, N.Y., and a member of the Nursing2020 editorial board.
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|June 20, 2020
Summary
Large hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreaks emerged in 2016 among high-risk groups. This article examines HAV infections in community settings, particularly focusing on individuals experiencing homelessness and those with a history of drug use.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Large outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection have been observed since 2016.
- These outbreaks disproportionately affect high-risk populations, including individuals with a history of drug use and those experiencing homelessness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To focus on the epidemiology of HAV infection within community settings.
- To specifically examine HAV infection trends among high-risk individuals, with an emphasis on the homeless population.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data pertaining to HAV outbreaks.
- Analysis of infection patterns in community-based high-risk groups.
Main Results:
- Significant HAV outbreaks have been ongoing since 2016.
- High-risk populations, notably the homeless and individuals with a history of drug use, are central to these outbreaks.
Conclusions:
- HAV outbreaks continue to pose a significant public health challenge.
- Targeted interventions and surveillance are crucial for controlling HAV transmission in vulnerable community populations.
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