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Associated Press - September 9, 2009
Iowa saw an increase in the number hepatitis A cases, to 109 cases in 2008. The report says that is a 294 percent increase over the three year average from 2005-2007. The report indicates an extensive investigation revealed no common source of the infection.
According to the health department, the rate of Chlamydia infection rose 15 percent last year, mirroring the national trend. The number of cases of gonorrhea declined slightly. There was also a decline in the number of cases of HIV infection, to 108 new cases last year from 128 cases the previous year.
There were a few rare infections and diseases reported last year, including a case of leprosy.
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