Hepatitis A and B Infections.
Hepatitis A and B Infections.
Prim Care. 2017 Dec;44(4):621-629
Authors: Thuener J
Abstract
Hepatitis A virus causes acute viral hepatitis, presenting with jaundice, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms are self-limited and treated symptomatically. Routine vaccination of infants has greatly reduced the incidence in the United States. Vaccination is recommended for all infants and adults at increased risk. Hepatitis B virus can cause acute and chronic viral hepatitis. Acute hepatitis B is usually self-limited, but can develop into a chronic infection. Patients are at highest risk for developing chronic disease if they are infected at a younger age. Routine vaccination and universal screening of pregnant women has decreased the transmission of hepatitis B virus.
PMID: 29132524 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Primary Care - Category: Primary Care Authors: Thuener J Tags: Prim Care Source Type: research
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