| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9253775 | Journal of Hepatology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
HAV was probably transmitted through the fecal-oral route, although parenteral transmission cannot be excluded. The high fatality rate was probably due to severe underlying liver damage. The occurrence of this outbreak highlights the need for routine HAV vaccination for IDUs.
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Authors
Enea Spada, Domenico Genovese, Maria Elena Tosti, Andrea Mariano, Marco Cuccuini, Laura Proietti, Cinzia Di Giuli, Alessandro Lavagna, Giuseppe Edoardo Crapa, Graziella Morace, Stefania Taffon, Alfonso Mele, Giovanni Rezza, Maria Rapicetta,