TY - JOUR
T1 - Recent advances in the hepatitides
AU - Ramos-Soriano, A. G.
AU - Schwarz, K. B.
PY - 1994/12/1
Y1 - 1994/12/1
N2 - Five major types of viral hepatitis have been described. The recent detection of the delta, C, and E agents has made possible the description of the clinical spectra of the disease. The recent recommendation on the universal immunization against hepatitis B has been a major step towards prevention of HBV infection. Recent studies have shown that interferon alfa-2a and alfa-2b may be useful in those with chronic hepatitis B and C. Future investigations are needed so that treatment and prevention of the other viral entities, especially in those who are immunocompromised, may be instituted. Liver transplantation offers hope in a subset of patients with end-stage liver disease.
AB - Five major types of viral hepatitis have been described. The recent detection of the delta, C, and E agents has made possible the description of the clinical spectra of the disease. The recent recommendation on the universal immunization against hepatitis B has been a major step towards prevention of HBV infection. Recent studies have shown that interferon alfa-2a and alfa-2b may be useful in those with chronic hepatitis B and C. Future investigations are needed so that treatment and prevention of the other viral entities, especially in those who are immunocompromised, may be instituted. Liver transplantation offers hope in a subset of patients with end-stage liver disease.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 7698831
AN - SCOPUS:0028603295
SN - 0889-8553
VL - 23
SP - 753
EP - 767
JO - Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
JF - Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
IS - 4
ER -