Hepatitis a outbreak epidemiologically linked to a food handler in Melbourne, Victoria.
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Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Transmission occurs by the faecal-oral route, either by direct contact with an HAV-infected person or by ingestion of HAV-contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A outbreaks are uncommon in Australia. In 2008, Victoria experienced an outbreak of hepatitis A due to an infected food handler.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Communicable diseases intelligence quarterly report
دوره 33 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009