Hepatitis A -- United States
Since April 2018, 285 cases of acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection have been reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in individuals with recent experience of homelessness, unstable housing, and/or substance use disorder.
Complications
Hospitalizations: 83%
Deaths: 1% (4)
Risks
Homelessness / unstable housing: 52%
Injection drug use: 74%
Any illicit drug use: 88%
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