Hepatitis A Author: Catherine M. Dentinger, FNP, MS; Brian J. McMahon, MD, MACP
Editorial changes - 2009-11-04
Author information and module status
Prevention
Screening
Diagnosis
Consultation for Diagnosis
Hospitalization
Non-drug Therapy
Drug Therapy
Patient Education
Consultation for Management
Follow-up

Tables
Figures
References
Glossary
What's New
Patient Information
Additional Resources
Tools
Additional Resources

Clinical Information
Guideline
   Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
 Recommended adult immunization schedule—United States, October 2007–September 2008
Article
   American Journal of Gastroenterology
 The cost-effectiveness of hepatitis A vaccination in patients with chronic hepatitis C viral infection in the United States
   Clinical Infectious Diseases
 Preventing hepatitis A and hepatitis B virus infections among men who have sex with men
   Hepatology
 The cost-effectiveness of hepatitis A vaccination in patients with chronic hepatitis C
   Journal of the American Medical Association
 Incidence of hepatitis A in Israel following universal immunization of toddlers
   New England Journal of Medicine
 An outbreak of hepatitis A associated with green onions
   Vaccine
 A prospective, randomized, comparative US trial of a combination hepatitis A and B vaccine (Twinrix) with corresponding monovalent vaccines (Havrix and Engerix-B) in adults
Review
   Clinical Microbiology Reviews
 Hepatitis A: Old and New
   Clinics in Liver Disease
 Viral hepatitis A, B, and C
   Journal of Infectious Diseases
 Cost-effectiveness of hepatitis A vaccination in children, adolescents, and adults
Commentary
   ACP Journal Club
      Viral hepatitis
 2009 - Review: Evidence is insufficient to evaluate effectiveness of antiviral therapies for chronic hepatitis B
 2008 - Review: Interferon and nucleoside/tide analogues reduce risk for hepatocellular cancer in patients with chronic hepatitis B
 2008 - Review: Limited evidence suggests that statins are safe in patients with liver disease
 2006 - Review: Ribavirin is not better than placebo in chronic hepatitis C infection
 2005 - The benefits of adefovir dipivoxil for HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B did not persist after discontinuation of treatment
 2005 - Peginterferon alpha-2a alone or with lamivudine increased response rates more than lamivudine alone for HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B
 2004 - Peginterferon alpha-2a alone or combined with lamivudine increased response rates more than lamivudine alone

Educational Resources
Educational Syllabus
   MKSAP 12
 Acute Hepatitis
Book Chapter
   Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems
 Acute Viral Hepatitis
   Expert Guide to Infectious Diseases
 Hepatitis A–E
   Medical Care of the Pregnant Patient
 Hepatitis

Patient Information
Web
 American Liver Foundation: Hepatitis A
 American Liver Foundation: Hepatitis A: What You Need to Know
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Hepatitis A
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Hepatitis A: FAQs for the Public
 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: What I Need to Know About Hepatits A
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Viral Hepatitis A (Spanish)
 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: What I Need to Know About Hepatitis A (Spanish)
FAQs | Patient Information
Brian J. McMahon, MD, MACP has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Catherine M. Dentinger, FNP, MS has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
Steven E. Weinberger, MD, FACP, Acting Editor, PIER, has stock holdings in Glaxosmithkline and Abbott.


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