Publications by authors named "Mayyan Yizchaki"
Sci Total Environ
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Continuous monitoring of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) in Israel revealed that between 2019 and 2022, there were 158 reported cases and 12.9% of sewage samples tested positive for HAV RNA, with a notable peak in 2019.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in HAV cases and positive sewage samples during 2020, likely due to lockdown measures affecting virus transmission.
- The predominant sub-genotype identified was IB, with small clusters of transmission among various community groups, emphasizing the need for combined clinical and environmental tracking for effective HAV management and vaccination efforts targeting at-risk adults.
