Abstract
Acute viral hepatitis is a worldwide infection that results in significant morbidity and mortality, particularly when the infection occurs in adults. Although many viruses can cause hepatitis, the common ones are hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. The initial symptomatology is usually similar. The causative agent can only be diagnosed by serological markers. These viruses have different prevalence in the world and different clinical outcomes; some are conducive to chronic liver disease and some not. Rarely, fulminant hepatitis can result. This chapter discusses each major virus that causes acute viral hepatitis: clinical manifestations, treatment and prevention.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Textbook of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 593-602 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1405191821, 9781405191821 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 16 Apr 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acute hepatitis A
- Acute hepatitis B
- Acute hepatitis C
- Acute hepatitis D
- Acute hepatitis E
- Acute viral hepatitis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis D
- Hepatitis E
- Viral hepatitis