Hepatitis in the tropics
Gust, I.D.; Ruff, T.A.
Medical Journal of Australia 159(10): 691-695
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-729X PMID: 8232013 Document Number: 419812
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.