Infectious Hepatitis in Canadian Forces Personnel,
Abstract
This study was established to study the prevalence of infectious Hepatitis (Hepatitis A) antibody (anti-HAV) in several groups of CF personnel in order to assist the Surgeon General in assessing the hazard of the disease and to indicate the effectiveness of conventional immune globulin administration for prevention of infection among personnel posted in areas of high risk. In additio;n, itd is expected that a vaccine for Hepatitis A will become available in the near future. The Surgeon General also requires guidance regarding the requirement for universal or selective immunization of personnel with this vaccine. A total of 4248 CF personnel aged 17-53 years were examined in the present study for presence of anti-Hepatitis A antibody. The groups examined were as follows: recruits from CFB Cornwallis (1851); recruits from CFB St. Jean (185); subjects stationed at CFS Alert (72); three separate groups of personnel posted in Cyprus (1379); personnel rotated through Golan Heights/Syria (438) and the crew of HMCS Margaree (251) during NATO '83 exercises. An overall rate of 23.6% for presence of anti-Hepatitis A antibody was observed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157152
Entities
People
- J. A. Embil
Organizations
- Dalhousie University