Hepatitis is the process of inflammation and/or necrosis of liver tissue that can be caused by infection, drugs and toxins, or metabolic and autoimmune disorders. The main etiology of hepatitis in children is from a viral infection. In this chapter we will discuss infectious and non-infectious causes of hepatitis, presenting signs and symptoms, screening and diagnosis, and management.

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Hepatitis

  • Dieudonne Nonga

摘要

Hepatitis is the process of inflammation and/or necrosis of liver tissue that can be caused by infection, drugs and toxins, or metabolic and autoimmune disorders. The main etiology of hepatitis in children is from a viral infection. In this chapter we will discuss infectious and non-infectious causes of hepatitis, presenting signs and symptoms, screening and diagnosis, and management.