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Non A, non B hepatitis in the aged.
M Sonnenblick1, R Oren, R Tur-Kaspa
1Department of Geriatrics, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Israel.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Non A, non B hepatitis is the predominant viral hepatitis in elderly patients. This condition commonly presents with abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice, often featuring cholestasis.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Non A, non B hepatitis is a significant concern in the elderly population.
- Understanding its clinical presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis and management in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical characteristics of non A, non B hepatitis in individuals over 65 years of age.
- To identify key symptoms and disease course in elderly patients diagnosed with this condition.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study was conducted involving 36 patients aged over 65 hospitalized with acute viral hepatitis between 1982 and 1988.
- Data on symptoms, clinical findings, and disease outcomes were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Non A, non B hepatitis accounted for 72% of acute viral hepatitis cases in the elderly cohort.
- Common symptoms included abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice, with 30% exhibiting marked cholestasis.
- The disease was generally uneventful, with a 96% recovery rate.
Conclusions:
- Non A, non B hepatitis is the primary viral hepatitis type observed in the elderly.
- Clinical suspicion should be raised in older patients presenting with abdominal pain, fever, and cholestasis.