May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. The most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. While each can produce similar symptoms, each hepatitis virus affects the liver differently, has different routes of transmission, and has different populations that are commonly affected. This guideline offers recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens and health promotion principles needed for the effective management of Hepatitis A, B and C.
Covering, the management of the initial presentation, as well as how to prevent transmission and future infection. Hepatitis A virus infection Aetiology: Caused by a picorna (RNA) virus. It is particularly common in areas of the world where sanitation is poor (developing countries) and largely affects children there. In the developed world it is less common (1381 cases reported in England and Wales, 2002) and…
