Exploring hepatitis A dynamics in Israel, 2019–2022
Combined clinical and environmental surveillance is optimal for monitoring HAV. In 2020, the circulation of HAV decreased, possibly following COVD-19 health restrictions. In subsequent years, the incidence remained low. Adults in risk-groups for HAV infection should be vaccinated to minimize HAV circulation.
Authors
- Yael Gozlan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7115-3405)
- Orna Mor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3207-4226)
- Neta S. Zuckerman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6074-2100)
- Rivka Rich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1726-1990)
- Itay Bar-Or
- Mayyan Yizchaki
Institutions
- Israel Ministry of Health (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Science of The Total Environment
- Published
- 2024-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176861
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.37