Role of Liv.52 and Steroids in the Management of Viral Hepatitis in Children

Liv. 52 studies in acute hepatitis.

Of 250 cases of acute hepatitis studied and followed for 1 year, half were given Liv.52 and the other half either steroid therapy or placebo. The efficacy of the drug with regard to clinical, biochemical and pathological improvement is discussed. Liv.52 restored the liver functions earlier without any side effects. INTRODUCTION The incidence of acute hepatitis in the Institute of Child Health a...

The Key Role of Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) Activities in Viral Hepatitis Elimination Programs

Possible sources for transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in 80 Children in Babol, North of Iran

Background: To determine the possible sources for the transmission of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection to children in Babol, North of Iran.Methods: Forty-five boys and 35 girls with the mean age of 9.2±5.1 years were evaluated from 1993 to 2004. Hepatitis B viral markers in all the family members were assessed. The risk factors for other sources were also determined.Results: Sixty-five (81.3%)...

Viral hepatitis in children.

One hundred and twenty cases of viral hepatitis were randomised into four equal groups, viz., A, B, C and D. Group A received Liv.52 alone; Group B received prednisone alone; Group C received a combination of Liv.52 and prednisone and Group D received only supportive therapy without either Liv.52 or steroids. Liver biopsies were performed before commencement of therapy and repeated during and a...

Role of Liv.52 in Management of Indian Childhood Cirrhosis

INTRODUCTION Indian Childhood Cirrhosis is a disease showed in mystery, since its first description in 1000 B.C. as Mukhmandikagrah and more recently by Sen in 1887. It is almost incurable and hence an unfortunately fatal disease. However, the use of Liv.52 in the therapy of Indian Childhood Cirrhosis along with steroid and other institutional treatment has yielded some promising tests to vario...