Hepatitis
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CDC releases new details on mysterious hepatitis in children
The findings suggest that there may be many different causes behind these severe hepatitis cases, the authors wrote, and it is estimated that...
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Pediatric hepatitis has not increased during pandemic: CDC
Neither pediatric hepatitis nor adenovirus type 40/41 are reportable conditions in the United States.
Opinion
Is hepatitis C an STI?
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
From the Journals
TDF use in HBV-HIV coinfection linked with kidney, bone issues
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC updates guidelines for hepatitis outbreak among children
WHO officials expect data within a week from U.K. cases, which may indicate whether the adenovirus is an incidental infection or a more direct...
Feature
DOJ complaint flags HCV drug denials for people with addiction
Alabama Medicaid has an illegal policy of denying HCV treatment to people who have used illegal drugs or alcohol, according to the complaint.
Commentary
Alarming global rise in pediatric hepatitis: Expert Q&A
For pediatricians, an awareness of the “outbreak” may allow the clinician to extend the typical workup of a child presenting with an undefined,...
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Unexplained hepatitis cases in children reported in 10 U.S. states, more than 200 worldwide
Although the total number of worldwide cases remains small, the severity of the cases – as well as their unexplained cause – have health officials...
Feature
Cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children raise alarm
From the Journals
To engage injection drug users in HCV care, go to where they are
Feature
EMA recommends PreHevbri hepatitis B vaccine for approval