Pathogen ID

Public Health Matrix

*As STIs , used to have high incidence at age 13 (peak 20-24) → cases decreasing due to Grade 9 vaccination

Presentation

RF

• Occupation (sex, healthcare)
• MSM, unprotected sex
• Northern-Canada: Canadian Indigenous
• Immigrant from endemic country

S/S

Complication

• Viral Hepatitis
• Childhood infection: more likely to become chronic
  • Neonate: 95% chronic
    • Most common cause of HBV: Maternal-fetal transfer
  • Adult: 95% clear

DDx

Vaccination

HBV Vaccine (Open for tim