The HAV virus is generally transmitted by faecal-oral contact and is associated with child-care, ingestion of contaminated food or water, sexual activity (especially anal sex) and travel to certain high risk areas. Measures to prevent spread of HAV include handwashing, serum immune globulin (IG) prophylaxis, and vaccination. Vaccination is recommended for all illicit drug misusers and close contacts including children.
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The above information is copyright of Dr Bruce Trathen MBBS MRCPsych (2006). ISBN 0-9545164-0-0. The author grants permission for these guidelines to be downloaded, copied and distributed freely, but does not grant permission for their sale.
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