Epidemiological aspects of viral hepatitis

Authors

  • Afonso Dinis Costa Passos Departamento de Medicina Social. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo -FMRP/USP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v36i1p30-36

Keywords:

Hepatitis, Viral, Human Hepatitis. Epidemiology.

Abstract

Some of the main epidemiological characteristics of the five identified types of viral hepatitis are presented, emphasizing those caused by virus B and C. These two forms show a large geographical distribution and ability to cause chronic infections, which are associated with cirrhosis and liver cancer. Thus, these forms of hepatitis are an important public health problem worldwide. Their epidemiological relevance and main transmission routes are discussed.

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Author Biography

  • Afonso Dinis Costa Passos, Departamento de Medicina Social. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo -FMRP/USP

    Docente. Departamento de Medicina Social. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo -FMRP/USP.

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Published

2003-03-30

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2003): jan./fev./mar.

Section

Review

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How to Cite

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Passos ADC. Epidemiological aspects of viral hepatitis. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2003 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];36(1):30-6. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/523