title: Viral hepatitis.
abstract: Recent research has led to a greater understanding of the mechanisms and management of the various forms of viral hepatitis. The clinician can rapidly arrive at a precise diagnosis using serologic markers to complement epidemiologic data. In addition, effective immunoprophylaxis is possible; thus, disease spread can be minimized.
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Balistreri
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines; C045213:hepatitis B hyperimmune globulin