Article
Sequential changes in hepatitis A virus genotype distribution in Estonia during 1994 to 2001.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jun 2003
Tallo Tatjana, Norder Helene, Tefanova Valentina, Ott Kristi, Ustina Valentina, Prukk Tiina, Solomonova Olga, Schmidt Jelena, Zilmer Kai, Priimägi Ludmilla, Krispin Tõnu, Magnius Lars O
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) isolates from a large outbreak and from non-outbreak cases in Estonia were characterized by sequencing the aminoterminal VP1 region. From January 1998 to December 1999, a total of 1084 cases of hepatitis A were reported to the Harjumaa-Tallinn and Ida-Virumaa Health Protection Services in Estonia. The attack rate was highest among males aged 15-29. Initial cases were noted to be associated...
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