title: HAV epidemics in lower Valle Seriana (Bergamo): 1968-1984.
abstract: The observation of an HAV epidemic in Alzano Lombardo (Lower Valle Seriana, Bergamo) in 1984 induced to an epidemiological retrospective inquiry of previous epidemics happened in the above territory from 1968, to attain a comparative checking of epidemiological aspects. Organizative structural modifications on the overmunicipal water-cistern-management and the building of suitable sewers collector together with a better sanitary education become necessary against HAV, and they can be considered the only opportune prophylaxis.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies