title: Chronic hepatitis C virus infection in children.
abstract: The importance of hepatitis C viral infection in the health care of children has grown in recent decades. More is now known about the epidemiology of this infection in children and the progression of disease in the pediatric age group, and the treatment options are increasing. In this review, we update readers on the state of our understanding of hepatitis C infection in children, provide the current recommendations for monitoring and treatment, and discuss emerging therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Centre of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Neelam
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: Regino P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: González-Peralta
authors.forename: Tomoo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fujisawa
authors.forename: Mei-Hwei
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Solange
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heller
authors.forename: Paloma
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jara
authors.forename: Deirdre
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Giorgina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mieli-Vergani
authors.forename: Uzma
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Karen F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D016174:Hepacivirus / Q000235:genetics; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents