Hepatitis A Pdf

Hepatitis A Pdf. PDF fileHepatitis A is an ancient disease that has likely afflicted mankind since humans first began to live in groups large enough to sustain transmission of the causative agent hepatitis A virus (HAV) In reviewing what was known as ‘catarrhal jaundice’ in 1912 Cockayne noted descriptions of epidemic jaundice extending back to antiquity1 The.

PDF fileAs any other form of acute hepatitis hepatitis A may cause liver failure and death even though such events are rare and occur more frequently in people older than 50 years or in those with underlying chronic liver diseases [2] All susceptible people can get hepatitis A infection but in low endemicity areas there are groups at higher risk.

Hepatitis A Vaccine Inactivated pdf.hres.ca

PDF filedonor had Hepatitis A a”er age 11 they are deferred for 6 months a”er complete recovery If testing is done at the time of diagnosis the donor must present serological documentation of IgM antihepatitis A If testing is done months or years a”er illness must have IgG antihepatitis A In all cases the donor must.

(HAV) Vaccine Hepatitis A

PDF fileHepatitis A is most common in countries where food and water may get contaminated due to poor hygiene practices However occasional outbreaks of hepatitis A do occur in Canada Hepatitis A does not lead to a chronic illness but is a potentially serious infection in the elderly and in persons who have chronic liver disease If.

Hepatitis A WHO

PDF fileAVAXIM® (Hepatitis A Vaccine Inactivated) Page 4 of 18 PART I HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION 1 INDICATIONS AVAXIM® is indicated for active immunization against infection caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV) in persons 12 years of age and older.