hepatitis a virus infection: is it an important hazard to public health?

Hepatitis A virus infection: Is it an important hazard to public health?

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection usually spreads through the fecal-oral route. It is an acute, self-limiting disease with a mild course that is often silent in pediatric cases. However, this infection can be more severe and even fatal in older individuals. It usually has an uncomplicated course; however, complications such as cholestatic hepatitis, relapsing hepatitis, extrahepatic manifestati...

Hepatitis C virus: an important occupational hazard?

Infection with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is estimated to affect 3% of the world's population and is an important cause of liver disease. It is most commonly transmitted by percutaneous exposure. Although current evidence does not suggest an increased prevalence of HCV infection among healthcare workers, transmission of infection following occupational exposure has been demonstrated. An average tr...

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HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION IN AN ANTI-HBC NEGATIVE PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

 ABSTRACT One of the best reliable markers of hepatitis B virus infection is antibodies to the core antigen (Anti-HBc). A first-time blood donor with HBsAg positivity was identified as an HBV carrier that was anti-HBc negative. The patient was followed for 24 months in order to investigate the evolution of his HBV serological profiles and HBVDNA (PCR). In the follow-up for 24 months, HBsAg, HBe...

How Hepatitis C Virus Infection Contributes to Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review

Hepatitis C virus infection: an overview of Wisconsin's public health resources.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States, with an estimated 3.9 million infected persons nationally and 85,000 persons infected in Wisconsin. HCV infection results in significant morbidity and mortality and contributes to high health care costs associated with specialized medical care, medications, and hospitalization. This report is...