Key result
The overall anti-HAV IgG seropositive rate among young Korean soldiers was 2%, indicating a highly susceptible population that may benefit from routine vaccination.
Population
Young male soldiers in the Republic of Korea Army. 147 reported cases of hepatitis A among approximately…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports targeted HAV vaccination in susceptible military groups; leaves open prospective confirmation of outbreak prevention.
Observational (n=200)
The low seroprevalence of HAV (2%) among young Korean soldiers indicates a highly susceptible population, suggesting that routine HAV vaccination may be necessary to prevent outbreaks.
Kang et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) infection (n=200). Hepatitis A Virus exposure was evaluated on Anti-HAV IgG seropositive rate (95% CI 0.60-5.21). The overall anti-HAV IgG seropositive rate among young Korean soldiers was 2%, indicating a highly susceptible population that may benefit from routine vaccination.
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