title: [Epidemiology and prevention of hepatitis A and B in developing countries].
abstract: Viral hepatitis A and B are serious public health problems all over the world. Effective prophylactic measures and improvement in the hygienic and sanitary conditions have considerably modified the diseases trend, characterized by high prevalence levels in developing countries. In this paper the epidemiology of hepatitis A and B is reviewed, focused on endemic areas, on the basis of data collected from local and international studies in order to evaluate prevention strategies for both local population and travelers.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica Università di Roma Tor Vergata.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zaratti
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Meleleo
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Serino
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bagnato
authors.forename: Maria Giulia
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Marino
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Morciano
authors.forename: Debora
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sorbara
authors.forename: Elisabetta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Franco
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa / Q000453:epidemiology; D001208:Asia / Q000453:epidemiology; D003906:Developing Countries; D019353:Endemic Diseases; D014943:Global Health; D006281:Health Occupations; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D022362:Hepatitis A Vaccines; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019083:Mediterranean Region / Q000453:epidemiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013020:South America / Q000453:epidemiology; D014195:Travel; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D022362:Hepatitis A Vaccines; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines