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Molecular Genotyping of Hepatitis A Virus, California, USA, 2017-2018.

ABSTRACT: We implemented subgenomic and whole-genome sequencing to support the investigation of a large hepatitis A virus outbreak among persons experiencing homelessness, users of illicit drugs, or both in California, USA, during 2017-2018. Genotyping data helped confirm case-patients, track chains of transmission, and monitor the effectiveness of public health control measures.

SUBMITTER: Probert WS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6649344 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Molecular Genotyping of Hepatitis A Virus, California, USA, 2017-2018.

Probert William S WS Gonzalez Carlos C Espinosa Alex A Hacker Jill K JK

Emerging infectious diseases 20190801 8

We implemented subgenomic and whole-genome sequencing to support the investigation of a large hepatitis A virus outbreak among persons experiencing homelessness, users of illicit drugs, or both in California, USA, during 2017-2018. Genotyping data helped confirm case-patients, track chains of transmission, and monitor the effectiveness of public health control measures. ...[more]

PMID: 31310213

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Molecular Genotyping of Hepatitis A Virus, California, USA, 2017-2018.

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Molecular Genotyping of Hepatitis A Virus, California, USA, 2017-2018.

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