Incidence of hepatitis A in the United States in the era of vaccination

Article Abstract:

The impact of the current vaccination strategy is assessed by evaluating trends in reported cases of hepatitis A since implementation. The results revealed that following the implementation of routine hepatitis A vaccination of children, hepatitis A rates have declined to historic lows, accompanied by substantial changes in the epidemiologic profile.

Reports, Drug therapy, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis A vaccine, Hepatitis A vaccines

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Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma across a biological gradient of serum hepatitis B virus DNA level

Article Abstract:

The relationship between serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA level and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma is evaluated. Elevated serum HBV DNA level is a strong risk predictor of hepatocellular carcinoma independent of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), serum alanine aminotransferase level and liver cirrhosis.

Care and treatment, Risk factors, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma

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