Hepatitis in the tropics

Med J Aust. 1993 Nov 15;159(10):691-5. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1993.tb138085.x.

Abstract

Viral hepatitis, caused by one of five different viruses, is an important cause of illness in tropical countries and a significant cause of death. Vaccines against hepatitis A and B are now available and, if used widely, have the potential virtually to eliminate both these diseases (and also hepatitis D). Vaccines against hepatitis C and E are being developed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hepatitis A / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines
  • Hepatitis B / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Hepatitis C / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis D / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis E / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human*
  • Hepatovirus / immunology
  • Humans
  • Tropical Climate
  • Vaccination
  • Viral Hepatitis Vaccines

Substances

  • Hepatitis A Vaccines
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Viral Hepatitis Vaccines