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[Viral hepatitis: update].

C T Ferreira1, T R Silveira

  • 1Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS.

Jornal De Pediatria
|December 20, 2003
PubMed
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This review updates knowledge on viral hepatitis in infants, caused by six different viruses (A-G). Viral hepatitis is a significant cause of liver disease in Brazilian children, with varied outcomes and regional prevalence.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Viral hepatitis represents a significant global health concern, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the diverse etiologies and clinical presentations of viral hepatitis in infancy is crucial for effective management.
  • This review focuses on viral hepatitis in infancy, emphasizing clinic-laboratorial aspects and outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To provide an updated overview of different types of viral hepatitis in infancy.
  • To present clinic-laboratorial findings and special outcome aspects of viral hepatitis in infants.
  • To highlight the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of viral hepatitis, with a specific focus on Brazilian data.

Summary:

  • Six hepatotropic viruses (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and G) cause viral hepatitis, presenting a spectrum of clinical outcomes from asymptomatic carriage to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

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  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can lead to a range of conditions, including chronic disease, cirrhosis, and cancer.
  • Viral hepatitis is a major cause of liver disease in Brazilian children, with irregular distribution of specific viruses across different regions.

    • Impact:

    • This review offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals managing viral hepatitis in infants.
    • The findings underscore the importance of regional epidemiological data for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
    • Updated information on viral hepatitis in infancy aids in improving diagnostic accuracy and patient prognosis.