Hepatitis B and C in Children

Clin Liver Dis. 2022 Aug;26(3):403-420. doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2022.03.005. Epub 2022 Jun 25.

Abstract

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are a global burden and underscore the impact of preventable acute and chronic diseases on personal as well as population level health. Caring for pediatric patients with hepatitis B and C requires a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of viral processes. Insight into the epidemiology, transmission, and surveillance of these infections is critical to prevention and therapy. Extensive research in recent years has created a growing number of treatments, changing the landscape of the medical field's approach to the viral hepatitis pandemic.

Keywords: Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Interferon; Vaccine; Vertical transmission; Viral hepatitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Hepacivirus
  • Hepatitis B* / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis B* / prevention & control
  • Hepatitis C* / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human*
  • Humans