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.
mesh_terms: D006506:Hepatitis A; D006509:Hepatitis B; D006526:Hepatitis C; D003699:Hepatitis D; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans