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[Evaluation of the somatic development in children with chronic virus hepatitis]

Joanna Kupś1, Teresa Wozniakowska-Gesicka, Małgorzata Wiśniewska-Ligier

  • 1III Klinika Pediatrii Instytutu Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki w Lodzi. IIIKlinikaPed@pharmanet.com.pl

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|August 30, 2005
PubMed

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Children with chronic hepatitis C showed reduced height and weight, while those with chronic hepatitis B had lower height but no weight loss. Disease duration did not correlate with nutritional status in either group.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Hepatology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Chronic hepatitis B and C infections affect children globally.
  • Somatic development and nutritional status are crucial indicators of child health.
  • Understanding the impact of viral hepatitis on growth is essential for early intervention.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the somatic development of children with chronic hepatitis B, C, and HBs antigen positivity.
  • To investigate the correlation between nutritional status, disease duration, and aminotransferase activity.
  • To assess the impact of chronic viral hepatitis on children's physical growth.

Summary:

  • Somatic development was assessed using height, weight, BMI, and Cole's index.
  • 25% of children with chronic HCV infection exhibited lowered body height and weight.
  • 9.1% of children with chronic hepatitis B showed lowered body height, with no significant weight loss.

Impact:

  • Identifies specific growth deficits in children with chronic viral hepatitis.
  • Highlights the need for monitoring somatic development in pediatric hepatitis patients.
  • Informs nutritional support and management strategies for children with chronic hepatitis B and C.

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