Hepatitis B and C

Publication Date

2014

Journal Title

Clin Geriatr Med

Abstract

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are common predisposing factors leading to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Therapies for hepatitis B suppress viral replication and improve morbidity and mortality. Treatment and evaluation of hepatitis B should be similar in all age groups. This article discusses special topics related to hepatitis B and the elderly. Hepatitis C is a treatable disease whose treatment can lead to viral eradication. This article discusses key points regarding hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment in the context of new advances in disease staging and treatment, with special attention on hepatitis C infection in the elderly.

Volume Number

30

Issue Number

1

Pages

149-67

Document Type

Article

EPub Date

2013/11/26

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Hepatology

Additional Departments

Science Education

PMID

24267609

DOI

10.1016/j.cger.2013.10.012

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