What's New -- Part 2: Viral Hepatitis in Children

Hepatitis C, D, E, and G in Children

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

July 06, 2011

Summary and Conclusion

The Table summarizes transmission and infection types for each of the hepatitis viruses.

Table: Summary of Hepatitis Viruses

Viral Agent	Main Route of Acquisition	Acute/Chronic Infection
HAV	Fecal/oral transmission	Acute only
HBV	Bloodborne contact, vertical transmission, sexual transmission	Acute and chronic
HCV	Bloodborne contact, vertical transmission	Acute and chronic
HDV	Bloodborne contact	Acute and chronic
HEV	Fecal/oral transmission	Acute only

The most important news with regard to these infections is the newer agents now available for treatment of HCV. While not approved for use with children, it is reasonable to anticipate that future research will elucidate their role in the management of children. The recognition of the impact of genotype on response, and the availability of reliable methods to determine genotype, make these studies even more important.

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What Do You Need to Know About Hepatitis in Kids?
Hepatitis C in Children
Hepatitis D in Children
Hepatitis E in Children
Hepatitis G in Children
Summary and Conclusion
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