Publications by authors named "Nadjah S Natividad"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is usually asymptomatic in young children but can cause severe symptoms in adolescents and adults, especially in older adults or those with liver disease, with vaccination recommended in areas with lower endemicity like the Philippines.
- A study was conducted on 1242 participants from urban and rural areas to measure HAV-specific antibodies and evaluate demographic, hygiene, and health-related factors through surveys and tests.
- Results indicated low HAV prevalence, with urban participants showing a slightly lower seropositivity than rural ones; factors linked to higher seropositivity included lower educational levels, street food consumption, and inadequate handwashing practices.
