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Viral hepatitis

Viral hepatitis, caused by infections with hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, and E, remains a primary global health concern, leading to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. At the 2nd Edition of the Infectious Diseases World Conference, discussions focused on the effectiveness of vaccines for hepatitis A and B, progress in antiviral therapies for hepatitis C, and continued initiatives to combat hepatitis B and D by providing better alternatives for screening and treatment.
The conference also emphasized the need for global initiatives to increase awareness, ensure access to care, and reduce the burden of viral hepatitis, especially in regions with high infection rates.
 
Key Points:
  • Types of Hepatitis: Caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.
  • Advancements: Progress in antiviral treatments, especially for hepatitis C.
  • Vaccines: effective vaccines for hepatitis A and B, with ongoing efforts for others.
  • Screening and Treatment: Improved access to screening and treatments for hepatitis B and D.
  • Global Initiatives: Focus on awareness campaigns, access to care, and reducing infection rates, particularly in high-prevalence regions.

Related Sessions

Infectious Diseases
Fungal Infections
Viral Infections
Dermatological Infections
Parasitic Infections
Ophthalmological Infections
Bacterial Infections
Neurological Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Respiratory tract infections
Global Infectious Diseases
Emerging Infections
Rare Infections
Pediatric Infections
Disinfection and Sterilization
Infection Control in Critical Care
Encephalitis
Viral hepatitis
Viral infections other than HIV and hepatitis
Osteomyelitis
Septic arthritis
Pyomyositis
Herpes encephalitis
Meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis
Veterinary Infectious Diseases
Host and Microbial Genetics
Immunoprophylaxis
Tropical diseases
Tuberculosis
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