HealthPlexus.net

hepatitis A

Disclaimer:  While every attempt is made to ensure that drug dosages provided within the text of this journal and the website are accurate, readers are urged to check drug package inserts before prescribing. Views and opinions in this publication and the website are not necessarily endorsed by or reflective of those of the publisher.

A Review of Acute Viral Hepatitis in the Elderly

 

D'Arcy Little, MD, CCFP, Lecturer and Academic Fellow, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto; Director of Medical Education, York Community Services; 2002 Royal Canadian Legion Scholar in Care of the Elderly, Toronto, ON.

Viral hepatitis is a major cause of acute and chronic liver disease worldwide. This article will review the epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and prevention of acute viral hepatitis (Types A, B and C), with specific reference to the elderly population. Both similarities and differences between management in the elderly and the general population will be detailed. A cost-effective approach to diagnosis will also be formulated.
Key words: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, acute viral hepatitis, elderly.

Related Terms: Liver Diseases, acute viral hepatitis, elderly, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C
Subscribe to hepatitis A