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December 5, 2025Journal of Viral Hepatitis

Understanding the Serologic and Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis A Infection in Puducherry and Surrounding Regions of India

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HSHaripriya SivakumarRDRahul DhodapkarPCPalanivel Chinnakali

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Investigation reveals increasing symptomatic Hepatitis A in children and adults, highlighting significant seroprevalence trends.

Key Points

  • Acute viral hepatitis cases show rising Hepatitis A infections, primarily affecting children and adults.
  • Of the 513 evaluated cases, 29.23% tested positive for HAV, with notable age distribution trends.
  • Molecular analysis on viral strains indicated genotype IIIA, with seroprevalence variable across age groups.
  • These findings underline the ongoing health concern of Hepatitis A in Puducherry and surrounding areas.

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Sivakumar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231368e51979591dcec88https://doi.org/10.1111/jvh.70104
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