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A waterborne outbreak of hepatitis A in Meade County, Kentucky

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  • Bergeisen, G.H.
  • Hinds, M.W.
  • Skaggs, J.W.

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In November 1982, Meade County, Kentucky health officials noted a sudden increase in the incidence of hepatitis A. Using a standardized interview of 73 cases (68 serologically confirmed), and 85 controls (all negative for antibody to hepatitis A virus), the most important risk factor identified was household use of untreated water from a single spring. A dose-response relationship was found for consumption of unboiled spring water. Water samples taken from the spring during the outbreak were contaminated with fecal coliforms.

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  • Bergeisen, G.H. & Hinds, M.W. & Skaggs, J.W., 1985. "A waterborne outbreak of hepatitis A in Meade County, Kentucky," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 75(2), pages 161-164.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.75.2.161_8
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.75.2.161
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