This information sheet presents facts about viral hepatitis in tabular format. It discusses hepatitis A, B, and C. It lists statistics; routes of transmission; persons at risk; incubation period; symptoms of acute infection; the likelihood of symptomatic acute infection; the potential for chronic infection; the severity; serologic tests for acute and chronic infection; screening recommendations for chronic infection; treatment; vaccination recommendations and schedule, if any; and testing recommendations.
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Prevention
Subjects:
Medical Treatments and Therapies
Publication Date:
2015
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: col.; table.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35975