title: Use of liver function tests to predict the magnitude of an outbreak of hepatitis A.
abstract: The results of liver function tests allowed local and state public health professionals in Alaska to accurately predict the magnitude of an outbreak of hepatitis A.
authors.affiliation: Epidemic Intelligence Service, Division of Applied Public Health Training, Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. louisa_castrodale@health.state.ak.us
authors.forename: Louisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Castrodale
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beller
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Middaugh
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McCumber
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mynes-Spink
authors.forename: Gail
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bernth
mesh_terms: D000413:Alaska / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests