Hepatitis A Virus

New hepatitis A virus data have been reported by J.A. Altawfiq and co-authors

Published in Hepatitis Weekly, March 24th, 2008

According to recent research published in the journal Medical Science Monitor, "The objective of the study was to investigate the pattern and epidemiology of viral hepatitis among patients of the Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization (SAMSO) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A retrospective analysis of the reported cases of viral hepatitis was conducted from January 2000 to June 2005."

"A total of 1214 patients with viral hepatitis were identified during the study period. Of hepatitis A, B, and C, HBV was the most predominant type of hepatitis, accounting for 49.3% of the cases, followed by HCV (40.7%) and HAV (10%). Nine (0.7%) patients had both HBV...

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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2008-03-24)

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