Hepatitis B and hepatitis C HEPATIT B VE HEPATIT C

Sunbul M.

Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi, vol.14, no.4, pp.309-318, 1997 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Journal Name: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.309-318
  • Keywords: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are two important agents which causing hepatitis transmitted by parenteral route. These viruses are responsible for lifetreating health problem and remarkable economical loss. Yearly more than million cases of hepatit B and hepatit C are reported all over the world. Chronicty, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma are major complications of these diseases. In this article: epidemiological features, clinical patterns, therapy and immunization of hepatit B and hepatit C were reviewed.