[The changing epidemiology of viral hepatitis in Chile].
The social and sanitary changes that Chile is experiencing will change the epidemiologic profile of viral hepatitis. Virus A hepatitis will displace to older ages, and immunization plans with specific vaccines should be considered. The real prevalence of hepatitis B may be higher, due to an underreporting of the disease. The education and vaccination of high risk groups should be reinforced. E virus hepatitis requires more research in risk groups and in certain animal species consumed by humans. C virus hepatitis is the greatest challenge as it causes chronic liver disease and is the main cause for liver transplantation.
Ibarra V
Humberto
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Instituto de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile. hibarra@uach.cl
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002677:Chile / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016751:Hepatitis E / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines