|
ISSN 0973 - 0958
| Follow Us : |  |
 |
Hepatobiliary Disorders in Children
Clinical Tools
VACCINE REMINDER
FIND DIAGNOSIS
Hepatobiliary Disorders in children
Hepato-biliary diseases affect the liver and/or biliary tract, and are studied in the branch of medicine called Hepatology.
Liver disease (also called hepatic disease) is a broad term describing any single number of diseases affecting the liver.
Liver disease (also called hepatic disease) is a broad term describing any single number of diseases affecting the liver.
Viral Hepatitis:Hepatobiliary Disorder
in Children
Viral Hepatitis :
It is estimated that Hepatitis A virus infection prevalence approaches 100 % by age of 5 years in developing countries. Hepatitis B accounts for 20 -25 % of all acute viral hepatitis in children . Hepatitis D coexists along with hepatitis B. Hepatitis C virus is usually seen in children with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia and children undergoing hemodialysis. Hepatitis E is an important agent in sporadic and epidemic hepatitis in our country . Recently Hepatitis F and G viruses have also been identified.
It is estimated that Hepatitis A virus infection prevalence approaches 100 % by age of 5 years in developing countries. Hepatitis B accounts for 20 -25 % of all acute viral hepatitis in children . Hepatitis D coexists along with hepatitis B. Hepatitis C virus is usually seen in children with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia and children undergoing hemodialysis. Hepatitis E is an important agent in sporadic and epidemic hepatitis in our country . Recently Hepatitis F and G viruses have also been identified.
Know More about Hepatobiliary Disorders in Children
Pediatric Diseases
Pediatric Oncall Diseases Infocenter
Pediatric Oncall Journal
Search
Ped Tools
Partner Sites
Disclaimer:
The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.
copyright ©2011 website design & development by Levioza
