AIM: To find the current seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in Kuwait. METHODS: A total of 2851 Kuwaitis applying for new jobs were screened. RESULTS: HAV-positive cases were 28.8%; 59% were males and 41% were females. The highest prevalence was in the Ahmadi area. High prevalence was among the group of non-educated rather than educated parents. This is the first study in Kuwait demonstrating the shifting epidemiology of HAV. CONCLUSION: This study reflects the need of the Kuwaiti population for an HAV vaccine.
AIM: To find the current seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in Kuwait. METHODS: A total of 2851 Kuwaitis applying for new jobs were screened. RESULTS:HAV-positive cases were 28.8%; 59% were males and 41% were females. The highest prevalence was in the Ahmadi area. High prevalence was among the group of non-educated rather than educated parents. This is the first study in Kuwait demonstrating the shifting epidemiology of HAV. CONCLUSION: This study reflects the need of the Kuwaiti population for an HAV vaccine.
Authors: S Vento; T Garofano; C Renzini; F Cainelli; F Casali; G Ghironzi; T Ferraro; E Concia Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 1998-01-29 Impact factor: 91.245
Authors: A Werzberger; B Mensch; B Kuter; L Brown; J Lewis; R Sitrin; W Miller; D Shouval; B Wiens; G Calandra Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 1992-08-13 Impact factor: 91.245