Abstract
Since November 2007, an increase in the number of reported hepatitis A cases has been observed in Latvia. The aim of this report is to provide an update on the descriptive epidemiology of hepatitis A in Latvia and suggest some possible explanations of the recent increase in incidence.
Highlights
From 1990 to 2007, the incidence of hepatitis A in Latvia had been declining (Figure 1)
The last community wide outbreak of hepatitis A in Latvia was registered in 1988–1990 with almost 20,000 cases reported during three years
The initial spread of hepatitis A virus among intravenous drug users (IDUs) – during the first four months of the outbreak up to 35% of cases occurred in drug users;
Summary
The aim of this report is to provide an update on the descriptive epidemiology of hepatitis A in Latvia and suggest some possible explanations of the recent increase in incidence
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