EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VIRAL HEPATITIS A IN THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN (2017–2024)

Ilkhanova A.D.; Bryantseva E.V; Matnazarova G.S.

doi:10.22159/prl.ijnms.v15i02 (March-April).1873

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VIRAL HEPATITIS A IN THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN (2017–2024)

Authors

Ilkhanova A.D.
Bryantseva E.V
Matnazarova G.S.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijnms.v15i02%20(March-April).1873

Abstract

The article presents a detailed epidemiological characterization of viral hepatitis A (VHA) in the Republic of Karakalpakstan for the 2017–2024. A retrospective analysis of morbidity dynamics by age groups was conducted. A wave-like pattern of the epidemic process was established, with a decrease in incidence rates in 2020–2021 and the formation of a new rise in 2023–2024. It was revealed that the main proportion of cases occurs among children aged 1–5 and 6–14 years. The obtained results indicate the need to strengthen preventive and sanitary-hygienic measures.