Sequentially-occurring transmission of hepatitis A in a family.
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.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Jusendo General Hospital, Koriyama.
D000328:Adult; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000635:transmission*; D006507:Hepatovirus / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D000956:Antigens, Viral