title: Hepatitis vaccination and prophylaxis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8635 W. 3rd Street, Suite 1060W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
authors.forename: Carolyn T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.forename: Tram T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Tran
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000517:prevention & control*; D022362:Hepatitis A Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology; D007223:Infant; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D022362:Hepatitis A Vaccines; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D007136:Immunoglobulins