Hepatitis A outbreak in Tiruchirappalli Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India, 2015
Year: 2016
Type: other
Abstract: Background: Hepatitis A (HAV) outbreaks are infrequent in India, as large proportion of population acquires immunity in first few years of life through asymptomatic infection. On 9 October 2015, Kemps stone area (population=665) of Tiruchirappalli, reported 42 cases of jaundice, all aged less than 20 years. We investigated this cluster to identify risk factors and propose recommendations. Conclusion: This HAV outbreak in kemps stone area was due to using water from old pipeline for drinking and cooking. We recommend repair of old public distribution system, chlorination of overhand tank, periodic water testing and awareness on avoiding open air defecation and promote hand washing after defecation.
Authors: Geetha Rani Ramesh, Sree Kalpana, Sanjay Mehendale, Manoj Murhekar
Language: English
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W2618601559