Chronic hepatitis C virus infection in children
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
2
Pages
123-131
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Mohan N.
Gonz?lez-Peralta R.P.
Fujisawa T.
Heller S.
Jara P.
Kelly D.
Mieli-Vergani G.
Shah U.
Murray K.F.
Abstract
The importance of hepatitis C viral infection in the health care of children has grown in recent decades. More is now known about the epidemiology of this infection in children and the progression of disease in the pediatric age group, and the treatment options are increasing. In this review, we update readers on the state of our understanding of hepatitis C infection in children, provide the current recommendations for monitoring and treatment, and discuss emerging therapies. ? 2010 by European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
Subjects
Chronic hepatitis C; Hepatitis; Hepatitis C virus; Pediatrics; Viral infection
SDGs
Other Subjects
interferon; peginterferon; ribavirin; anemia; anorexia; child; childhood disease; chronic hepatitis; depression; drug dose reduction; drug withdrawal; fatigue; flu like syndrome; hepatitis C; Hepatitis C virus; human; neutropenia; priority journal; review; side effect; thrombocytopenia; treatment response; weight reduction; Antiviral Agents; Child; Disease Progression; Hepacivirus; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Humans; Infant; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Hepatitis C virus
Type
review