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Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis B and C

Michelle Pardee1

  • 1The University of Michigan School of Nursing, 426 North Ingalls, #4130, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|April 28, 2019
PubMed

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Hepatitis B and C are viral infections transmitted through blood and body fluids. While some acute cases resolve, chronic infections can lead to severe liver disease, necessitating personalized treatment based on serology and liver damage.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Hepatitis B and C are significant viral infections.
  • Transmission occurs via contaminated blood and body fluids.
  • Acute infections may resolve or progress to chronic disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the complexities of Hepatitis B and C infections.
  • To highlight the progression to chronic disease and its consequences.
  • To discuss treatment selection and outcomes for chronic Hepatitis B and C.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Hepatitis B and C.
  • Analysis of disease progression pathways.
  • Examination of diagnostic criteria for treatment selection.

Main Results:

  • Chronic Hepatitis B and C can cause liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Treatment decisions are guided by individual serology, including genotype and liver damage assessment.
  • Effective treatments are available, leading to remission and recovery in many patients.

Conclusions:

  • Hepatitis B and C management requires personalized approaches.
  • Early detection and appropriate treatment are crucial for preventing severe liver complications.
  • Advances in antiviral therapies have improved outcomes for chronic Hepatitis B and C.

Keywords:
Chronic hepatitis BCirrhosisHepatitis BHepatitis CLiver disease

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