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Ongoing transmission of hepatitis B virus infection among inmates at a state correctional facility

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  • Khan, A.J.
  • Simard, E.P.
  • Bower, W.A.
  • Wurtzel, H.L.
  • Khristova, M.
  • Wagner, K.D.
  • Arnold, K.E.
  • Nainan, O.V.
  • LaMarre, M.
  • Bell, B.P.

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Objectives. We sought to determine hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection prevalence, associated exposures, and incidence among male inmates at a state correctional facility. Methods. A cross-sectional serological survey was conducted in June 2000, and susceptible inmates were retested in June 2001. Results. At baseline, 230 inmates (20.5%; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 18.2%, 22.9%) exhibited evidence of HBV infection, including 11 acute and 11 chronic infections. Inmates with HBV infection were more likely than susceptible inmates to have injected drugs (38.8% vs 18.0%; adjusted prevalence odds ratio [OR] = 3.0; 95% CI = 1.9, 4.9), to have had more than 25 female sex partners (27.7% vs 17.5%; adjusted prevalence OR = 2.0; 95% CI = 1.4, 3.0), and to have been incarcerated for more than 14 years (38.4% vs 17.6%; adjusted prevalence OR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.1, 2.6). One year later, 18 (3.6%) showed evidence of new HBV infection. Among 19 individuals with infections, molecular analysis identified 2 clusters involving 10 inmates, each with a unique HBV sequence. Conclusions. We documented ongoing HBV transmission at a state correctional facility. Similar transmission may occur at other US correctional facilities and could be prevented by vaccination of inmates.

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  • Khan, A.J. & Simard, E.P. & Bower, W.A. & Wurtzel, H.L. & Khristova, M. & Wagner, K.D. & Arnold, K.E. & Nainan, O.V. & LaMarre, M. & Bell, B.P., 2005. "Ongoing transmission of hepatitis B virus infection among inmates at a state correctional facility," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(10), pages 1793-1799.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2004.047753_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.047753
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