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Viral Hepatitis in Children: A Through E. Pediatr Ann 2016 Dec 01;45(12):e420-e426

Date

12/16/2016

Pubmed ID

27975110

DOI

10.3928/19382359-20161114-01

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85007557055 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

Hepatitis is defined as inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be acute and self-limited, chronic (leading to cirrhosis and an increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma), or fulminant (requiring lifesaving liver transplantation). Although there are many causes of hepatitis, this article focuses on the main childhood viral hepatidities: types A, B, C, D, and E. This review discusses the main characteristics of each virus, including salient epidemiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. [Pediatr Ann. 2016;45(12):e420-e426.].

Author List

Chugh A, Maximos M, Perlman M, Gonzalez-Peralta RP

Author

Ankur A. Chugh MD Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Antiviral Agents
Child
Child, Preschool
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Hepatovirus
Humans
Incidence
Prevalence