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Hepatitis A Virus
Studies from George Washington University describe new findings in hepatitis A virus
August 6th, 2007
Current study results from the report, "Does the race or gender of hepatitis C infected patients influence physicians' assessment of hepatitis A and hepatitis B serologic status," have been published. "HCV infection with concurrent or superinfection with HAV or HBV has the potential to worsen the liver status of HCV-infected individuals. This study evaluates if patients' race or gender influenced whether HAV or HBV serologic status was determined for the purpose of providing immunization," researchers in the United States report. "Medical records of consecutive African-American and white patients referred for management of HCV were evaluated to determine whether the...
Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2007-08-06)
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