Abstract
Chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection is seen in 400 million persons worldwide. HBV is transmitted vertically or horizontally by infected blood and body fluids. An effective vaccine exists. Most children develop a chronic HBV infection if infected early in life. They are often in an immune-tolerant phase with no indication for antiviral treatment. Antiviral treatment with interferon or a nucleotide analogue is a possibility if the HBV infected child develops into a phase of immune activation. HBV infection can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Hepatitis B infection in children. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V02130135 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 8 |
Sider (fra-til) | 726-729 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 14 apr. 2014 |