An outbreak of hepatitis A associated with a contaminated well in a middle school, Guangxi, China

Background: In May 2012, an outbreak of viral hepatitis A was reported to the Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention from a middle school in Liujiang County. An investigation was conducted to identify the cause and mode of transmission and to recommend control and prevention measures.Meth...

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Main Authors: Luo Hui-min, Du Jin-fa, Den Qu-yun, Zhang Guo-ming, Cui Fu-qing, Zhuo Jia-tong, Xu Ye-qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2012-12-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
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Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/174/205