Cambios en la epidemiología de las hepatitis virales en Chile y consideraciones en estrategias de prevención / The changing epidemiology of viral hepatitis in Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
; 135(2): 229-239, feb. 2007. ilus, graf
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ABSTRACT
The social and sanitary changes that Chile is experiencing will change the epidemiologic profile of viral hepatitis. Virus A hepatitis will displace to older ages, and immunization plans with specific vaccines should be considered. The real prevalence of hepatitis B may be higher, due to an underreporting of the disease. The education and vaccination of high risk groups should be reinforced. E virus hepatitis requires more research in risk groups and in certain animal species consumed by humans. C virus hepatitis is the greatest challenge as it causes chronic liver disease and is the main cause for liver transplantation.
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索引:
LILACS
主要主题:
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
研究类型:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
限制:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
国家/地区名称主题:
America do sul
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Chile
语言:
Es
期刊:
Rev Med Chil
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Rev. méd. Chile
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Rev. méd. Chile (En línea)
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Revista médica de Chile
期刊主题:
MEDICINA
年:
2007
类型:
Article