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Published on: December 15, 2023
Viral hepatitis with special reference to hepatitis B virus infection in India: an overview
1Department of Microbiology, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni 413736.
Abstract:
Hepatitis is a feature of many viral diseases usually resulting as a part of generalised infection which involves the liver. In contrast, there are at least five different hepatitis viruses (HAV to HEV) that primarily target the liver in humans--called hepatitis viruses, whereas the role of sixth virus (HGV) is doubtful. Although symptoms produced are similar, these viruses differ greatly in their structure, mode of replication and transmission. The aim of this article is to bring out salient features of these viruses and approach towards their control/prevention, laying emphasis on HBV which has attained/ become one of major public health problems in India.
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