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Molecular characterisation of hepatitis A in the Western Cape province, South Africa in 2023.
BMC infectious diseases - 21 Aug 2024
Subramoney Kathleen, Manamela Jack, Korsman Stephen, Bezuidenhoudt Janine, Lawrence Charlene, Thaver Jayendrie, Bhagwandin Keveshan, Khosa Jimmy, Khalishwayo Zinhle, Prabdial-Sing Nishi
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In 2023, passive laboratory-based surveillance showed an increase in hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. We investigated hepatitis A incidence using the notifiable medical condition surveillance system (NMCSS) data and molecularly characterised positive blood samples from the Western Cape province for 2023. All HAV IgM seropositive cases from the NMCSS from 1 January to 31 October 2023 in South Africa were...
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