Epidemiological investigation of the jaundice outbreak in lalkuan, nainital district, uttarakhand.

Background: In March 2013, cases of acute hepatitis were reported from Lalkuan, Nainital district. We investigated the outbreak to identify the source of infection and to facilitate control measures.

Objectives: To study the distribution of hepatitis cases, to find the source of infection, and to initiate the control measures in the affected area.