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Viral hepatitis.

G L Gitnick

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Effective prophylaxis is available for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B through immune globulin and a prototype vaccine, respectively. Further research is needed for non-A non-B hepatitis diagnosis and treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Virology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Viral hepatitis encompasses types A, B, and non-A non-B, distinguished serologically.
    • Serologic assays are crucial for diagnosing Hepatitis A and B.
    • Non-A non-B hepatitis diagnosis is currently one of exclusion due to lack of specific assays.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the serologic classification and diagnostic methods for viral hepatitis.
    • To discuss available prophylactic measures for Hepatitis A and B.
    • To highlight areas requiring further research in acute hepatitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Serologic testing for antibodies and antigens (e.g., radioimmunoassay).
    • Review of existing literature on viral hepatitis diagnosis and prophylaxis.

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  • Clinical trial status of a prototype Hepatitis B vaccine.

    • Main Results:

    • Antibody to Hepatitis A virus detected by radioimmunoassay.
    • Hepatitis B diagnosis relies on detecting Hepatitis B surface antigen or antibodies.
    • Immune globulin with high-titer antibody against Hepatitis A and B are available for prophylaxis.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective prophylaxis exists for Hepatitis A and B via immune globulin and a Hepatitis B vaccine.
    • Specific treatments for acute hepatitis and etiological agents of non-A non-B hepatitis require further investigation.
    • Advances in understanding hepatitis pathogenesis and extrahepatic manifestations have been made.