Cambios en la epidemiología de las hepatitis virales en Chile y consideraciones en estrategias de prevención / The changing epidemiology of viral hepatitis in Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
;
135(2): 229-239, feb. 2007. ilus, graf
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-445064
ABSTRACT
The social and sanitary changes that Chile is experiencing will change the epidemiologic profile of viral hepatitis. Virus A hepatitis will displace to older ages, and immunization plans with specific vaccines should be considered. The real prevalence of hepatitis B may be higher, due to an underreporting of the disease. The education and vaccination of high risk groups should be reinforced. E virus hepatitis requires more research in risk groups and in certain animal species consumed by humans. C virus hepatitis is the greatest challenge as it causes chronic liver disease and is the main cause for liver transplantation.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Austral de Chile/CL
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