Title: A Comparison Study on Epidemic Characteristics of Hepatitis A and E in Suzhou
Abstract:Objective To understand the distinction of the epidemic characteristics of hepatitis A and E. Methods Local data of hepatitis A and E were analyzed. Result The incidence rate of hepatitis A declined w...Objective To understand the distinction of the epidemic characteristics of hepatitis A and E. Methods Local data of hepatitis A and E were analyzed. Result The incidence rate of hepatitis A declined while that of E increased year by year. The incidence rate of hepatitis A in group 20~45 years old is high, and that of E is high in age group 50~75. Conclusion The reason that hepatitis A incidence rate declines may be due to vaccine inoculation. It is estimated that the incidence rate of hepatitis A would keep on declining and that of hepatitis E rises continuously in Suzhou.Read More
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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