Hepatitis A Virus Genotype IB Outbreak among Internally Displaced Persons, Syria

Abstract

In 2018, a hepatitis A virus outbreak was identified among internally displaced persons in Syria. Sequence analysis based on the viral protein 1/2A junction revealed that the causative virus belonged to genotype IB. A high displacement rate, deteriorated sanitary and health conditions, and poor water quality likely contributed to this outbreak.

Keywords

• hepatitis A virus
• genotype IB
• outbreak
• Syria
• internally displaced persons
• viruses