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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (04): (AZ, LA, MA)
Hepatitis A -- United StatesSince April 2018, 285 cases of acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection have been reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in individuals with recent experience of homelessness, unstable housing, and/or substance use disorder.Complications Hospitalizations: 83%Deaths: 1% (4)RisksHomelessness / unstable housing: 52%Injection drug use: 74%Any illicit drug use: 88%--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[As the numbers of cases continue to rise in a Read more [...]
