Viral Hepatitis A, 2016

In 2016, 15 cases of hepatitis A (0.3 per 100,000 population) were reported. Eight cases were residents of the metropolitan area. Nine of the cases were female. Cases ranged in age from 15 to 78 years (median, 42 years). Race was known for all cases; 13 (87%) were white, 1 (7%) was Asian, and 1 (7%) was black. No cases were known to be of Hispanic ethnicity.

In 2016, 15 cases of hepatitis A (0.3 per 100,000 population) were reported. Eight cases were residents of the metropolitan area. Nine of the cases were female. Cases ranged in age from 15 to 78 years (median, 42 years). Race was known for all cases; 13 (87%) were white, 1 (7%) was Asian, and 1 (7%) was black. No cases were known to be of Hispanic ethnicity.

• For up to date information see>> Hepatitis A
• Full issue>> Annual Summary of Communicable Diseases Reported to the Minnesota Department of Health, 2016