Hepatitis A

Viral Hepatitis • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C

Hepatitis A, caused by infection with the Hepatitis A virus (HAV), has an incubation period of approximately 28 days (range: 15–50 days). HAV replicates in the liver and is shed in high concentrations in feces from 2 weeks before to 1 week after the onset of clinical illness. HAV infection produces a self-limited disease that does not result in chronic infection or chronic liver disease.

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Alaska Surveillance Data

• Annual Reported Cases of Hepatitis in Alaska
• Quarterly VPD Surveillance Report
• View the latest U.S. surveillance data from the CDC

Resources for the General Public

• Hepatitis A Information - CDC's comprehensive Hepatitis A website with general information, frequently asked questions, resources, and more.
• Travelers' Health Information from the CDC
• Hepatitis A Fact Sheet from the Alaska Division of Public Health
• Hepatitis A Vaccination: Who needs it?
• Hepatitis A Vaccine Information
  

Resources for Healthcare Providers

• The ABCs of Hepatitis from the CDC
• Alaska Section of Laboratories Test Directory (Hepatitis A test info on page 31)
• ASPHL-Fairbanks Lab Test Request Form
• Browse the Epidemiology Bulletins Archive for Hepatitis A from the State of Alaska
• State of Alaska Immunization Program
• State of Alaska Public Health Alerts

Hepatitis A, acute infection is a public health reportable condition in Alaska. Reports must be made within 2 working days after being suspected or diagnosed. Please call the Alaska Section of Epidemiology at 907-269-8000.

Infectious Disease Program Resources

• Epidemiology Procedure Manual - Hepatitis A Chapter
• Case Report Investigation Worksheet

Other Resources

• Viral Hepatitis Resource Directory
• Impact of a Statewide Childhood Vaccine Program in Controlling Hepatitis A Virus Infections in Alaska: Coauthored by members of the Arctic Investigations Program, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and the State of Alaska Section of Epidemiology