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Understanding the Serologic and Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis A Infection in Puducherry and Surrounding Regions of India.
Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 Jan 2026
Sivakumar Haripriya, Dhodapkar Rahul, Chinnakali Palanivel, Philomenadin Ferdinamarie Sharmila, Raj Ratchagadasse Vimal, Devanathan Nivedha
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis A virus (HAV), traditionally a paediatric illness in endemic regions, is now exhibiting an emerging age shift in symptomatic cases. This study investigates the sero-molecular epidemiology of Hepatitis A in Puducherry and surrounding regions. Between January and November 2024, 513 acute viral hepatitis cases were evaluated for serum IgM anti-HAV. Representative samples underwent sequencing and B-cell...
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- Humans
- Hepatitis A
- Adolescent
- Child
- India
- Seroepidemiologic Studies
