Prevalence of markers for hepatitis B and hepatitis D in a municipal house of correction

M.A. Barry, D. Gleavy, K. Herd, P.J. Schwingl and B.G. Werner

American Journal of Public Health, 1990, vol. 80, issue 4, 471-473

Abstract: Following an outbreak of hepatitis B (HBV) in a municipal house of correction, HBV markers were detected in 173/406 (43 percent) inmates and 10/129 (8 percent) staff. Of the 173 HBV-infected inmates, 14 (8 percent) had hepatitis D (HDV) markers compared to 0/10 staff members. Intravenous drugs use (IVDU) was most strongly associated with HBV marker presence. Increasing duration of imprisonment, history of hepatitis B and especially IVDU were associated with the prevalence of HDV markers.

Date: 1990
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