Increase in Hepatitis A Virus Infections - Marshall Islands, 2016–2017

Hofmeister et al cite that in mid-September 2016, a case of hepatitis A virus infection was reported to the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS). On November 4, MOHHS received laboratory confirmation of four additional cases, prompting activation of an outbreak investigatio...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2018, Vol.67 (17), p.504-505
Main Authors: Hofmeister, Megan G, McCready, Jill A, Link-Gelles, Ruth, Cramer, Blanche Greene, Nolen, Leisha D, Garstang, Helentina, Foster, Monique A
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Anorexia
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Illnesses
Immunization
Infections
Islands
Medical laboratories
Outbreaks
Public health
Sanitation
Socioeconomic factors
Urine
Vaccines
Viruses
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Summary:Hofmeister et al cite that in mid-September 2016, a case of hepatitis A virus infection was reported to the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS). On November 4, MOHHS received laboratory confirmation of four additional cases, prompting activation of an outbreak investigation by the MOHHS Exposure Prevention Information Network team and solicitation of technical assistance from the Pacific Island Health Officers' Association, the World Health Organization, and CDC. CDC began participating in the investigation by providing technical assistance remotely at that time. CDC provided remote assistance throughout the course of the investigation. In April 2017, the CDC-affiliated coauthors traveled to the Marshall Islands to provide in-person technical assistance.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X