Viral Hepatitis Outbreaks

CDC and partners ensure rapid and coordinated surveillance, detection, and response to hepatitis outbreaks.

DVH laboratory branch participates in outbreak investigations related to hepatitis viruses by performing routine and state of the art serologic and molecular methodologies on clinical samples collected from affected patients. An epidemiologist from the division coordinates all outbreak investigation related activities including submitting a study request and sharing of laboratory results with the state health departments. CDC staff are always available for consultation including discussion of testing algorithms for specific notification settings.