Profile of viral hepatitis A in Chennai.
Indian Pediatr
;
2009 July; 46(7): 642-643
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-144109
ABSTRACT
This retrospective study compares the clinical features, laboratory profile and complications of anti HAV IgM positive acute viral hepatitis A in 138 children between 1-15 year (1-5 year n=31; 5-10 year n=85; and 10-15year n=22). We found that older children presented with HAV (hepatitis A virus) infection with more atypical manifestations (ascites and splenomegaly) and complications.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Immunoglobulin M
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Infant, Newborn
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Catchment Area, Health
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Prevalence
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Adolescent
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Hepatitis A
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India
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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