[Dynamics of viral hepatitis A morbidity in Minsk].
The results of the analysis of hepatitis A morbidity during the period of 1996 - 2001, are presented. The cyclic character of this morbidity in its dynamics over the period of several years was noted with the maximum morbidity level reached in 2000. The monthly dynamics of hepatitis A morbidity reflected its seasonal character with the maximum increase in autumn and winter. The virological control of drinking water revealed its contamination in spring and summer, with no subsequent rise in morbidity. The control of sewage reflected the emergence of the virus in the city collector in accordance with the increased morbidity.
Orlova
S V
SV
Petkevich
A S
AS
Kretova
S F
SF
Zaikina
T N
TN
Rogacheva
T A
TA
Shcherba
M A
MA
Zasepskaia
D Iu
DIu
Fedorkova
V I
VI
Ladut'ko
L S
LS
Semenov
S F
SF
D006306:Health Surveys; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity; D002094:Republic of Belarus / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons; D012722:Sewage / Q000382:microbiology; D014505:Urban Population
D012722:Sewage