Viral hepatitis with special reference to hepatitis B virus infection in India: an overview
Akhter, I.; Gupta, A.K.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 111(2): 121-2 126
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 24003570 Document Number: 667389
Hepatitis is a feature of many viral diseases usually resulting as a part of generalised infection which involves the liver. In contrast, there are at least five different hepatitis viruses (HAV to HEV) that primarily target the liver in humans--called hepatitis viruses, whereas the role of sixth virus (HGV) is doubtful. Although symptoms produced are similar, these viruses differ greatly in their structure, mode of replication and transmission. The aim of this article is to bring out salient features of these viruses and approach towards their control/prevention, laying emphasis on HBV which has attained/ become one of major public health problems in India.