Hepatitis vaccination and prophylaxis

Carolyn T Nguyen; Tram T Tran

doi:10.1016/j.cld.2009.02.005

Hepatitis vaccination and prophylaxis

Clin Liver Dis. 2009 May;13(2):317-29. doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2009.02.005.

Authors

Carolyn T Nguyen¹, Tram T Tran

Affiliation

¹ Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8635 W. 3rd Street, Suite 1060W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.

PMID: 19442921
DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2009.02.005

Abstract

The three most commonly identified causes of viral hepatitis in the United States are hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are infected by these viruses; many experience illness as a result. This article discusses current recommendations for vaccination and other forms of prophylaxis aimed at minimizing the clinical effects of these viruses.

MeSH terms

Adult
Hepatitis A / prevention & control*
Hepatitis A Vaccines / administration & dosage*
Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
Hepatitis B Antibodies / administration & dosage
Hepatitis B Antibodies / immunology
Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage*
Humans
Immunization, Passive
Immunoglobulins / administration & dosage
Immunoglobulins / immunology
Infant
Vaccination*

Substances

Hepatitis A Vaccines
Hepatitis B Antibodies
Hepatitis B Vaccines
Immunoglobulins