Hepatitis C treatment patterns examined in insured US adults
Study examines hepatitis C treatment patterns among insured U.S. adults
An observational study examined hepatitis C treatment patterns among insured adults in the United States.
Hepatitis C treatment patterns for insured adults in the United States are now described, yet success rates and side effects remain unreport…
Hepatitis A infection reports increased 294% in the United States during 2016-2018
Hepatitis A infection reports increased sharply in the United States over recent years
An observational study in the United States found a 294% increase in hepatitis A infection reports during 2016-2018 compared with 2013-2015.
Reports of hepatitis A infections in the United States more than tripled between 2013 and 2018, rising by 294% in just three years.
WHO European Region progress toward hepatitis B control assessed from 2016 to 2019
WHO European Region reports on hepatitis B control progress from 2016 to 2019
A WHO report assessed progress toward hepatitis B control in the WHO European Region from 2016 to 2019.
WHO Europe tracked hepatitis B control progress from 2016 to 2019, showing how the region advanced toward public health goals for this viral…
Vaccination efforts target elimination of mother-to-child hepatitis B transmission in the Americas
Can vaccination end hepatitis B passing from mothers to babies in the Americas?
A regional report describes vaccination efforts aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in the Americas.
Health leaders in the Americas are chasing a future where no baby is born with hepatitis B through vaccination efforts to stop mother-to-chi…
Updated guidance for hepatitis C virus exposure and acute infection in healthcare personnel
Updated guidance for hepatitis C testing and treatment after healthcare exposures
This guidance document provides updated recommendations for laboratory testing, follow-up, and treatment of acute hepatitis C virus infectio…
Health authorities released new steps for doctors and nurses to follow after potential hepatitis C exposure from infected blood or fluids.
Hepatitis C cases increasing dramatically in US population, especially among younger adults
Why are hepatitis C cases rising dramatically, especially among younger adults?
A report on hepatitis C epidemiology in the United States indicates cases are increasing dramatically, with particularly notable increases a…
A new report shows hepatitis C cases are rising dramatically in the United States, especially among younger adults.
Molecular testing used during hepatitis A outbreak investigation in Los Angeles County
How do health officials track a hepatitis A outbreak?
An outbreak investigation report describes the use of molecular testing during a hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County, California.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County used molecular testing to track a hepatitis A outbreak and link cases together.
Preliminary US analysis finds no common exposures in children with hepatitis of unknown cause
U.S. investigation of childhood hepatitis cases finds no common exposures yet
An interim observational analysis of children under 10 years in the US with acute hepatitis of unknown etiology found preliminary analyses h…
U.S. health officials investigate young children's hepatitis cases but have not yet found a common cause like a virus or environmental facto…
Field report notes increased hepatitis A virus concentrations in Los Angeles County wastewater during outbreak
Hepatitis A virus levels rose in Los Angeles wastewater during an outbreak
An observational field report from Los Angeles County, California, documented a significant increase in hepatitis A virus concentrations in …
Hepatitis A virus levels rose sharply in Los Angeles wastewater during a recent outbreak, confirming the virus was circulating more in the c…
Report finds no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus trends in US children
Did mysterious hepatitis cases spike in US kids? A new report says no
A US surveillance report found no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus stool testing results compared to pre-pande…
A new report confirms no spike in mysterious hepatitis cases among US children compared to pre-pandemic levels, offering reassurance to worr…
CDC issues hepatitis C testing recommendations for perinatally exposed infants and children
CDC updates hepatitis C testing guidelines for infants and children exposed at birth
The CDC has published recommendations for hepatitis C testing in perinatally exposed infants and children in the United States.
CDC updated hepatitis C testing rules for babies born to infected mothers to help doctors catch infections early.
8-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvir shows 96.2% SVR12 in acute HCV treatment-naïve adults
Can a short treatment course cure most cases of acute hepatitis C?
A single-arm Phase IIIb study of 286 treatment-naïve adults with acute HCV found 96.2% achieved SVR12 with an 8-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvi…
A short eight-week treatment cured 96.2% of adults with new hepatitis C infections, with a perfect success rate for those who completed the …
Questions about Hepatitis
Is there an increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause in the US?
Recent reports indicate there was no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus trends in US children compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Full answer →What causes severe hepatitis in children with adenovirus infection in Alabama?
Severe hepatitis in children with adenovirus in Alabama is linked to specific enteric serotypes like 41, which cause intense liver inflammation and immune reactions, though the virus's exact role as the sole cause remains unclear.
Full answer →Has the US analysis found a common cause for acute hepatitis in kids?
US analysis has not found a single common cause for acute hepatitis in children, though some cases are linked to adenovirus while others remain unknown.
Full answer →Do adenovirus stool testing results show higher levels than pre-pandemic times?
No, adenovirus stool testing results have not shown higher levels than pre-pandemic times, according to US surveillance data.
Full answer →Is there an increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause in the US?
No, US surveillance data through 2022 found no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus trends compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Full answer →Can adenovirus infection cause severe hepatitis in children?
Adenovirus infection has been found in children with severe acute hepatitis, but its exact role as the cause is still unclear to doctors.
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