Hepatitis B and C in Children

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are a global burden and underscore the impact of preventable acute and chronic diseases on personal as well as population level health. Caring for pediatric patients with hepatitis B and C requires a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of viral processes. Insight into the epidemiology , transmission, and surveillance of these infections is critical to prevention and therapy. Extensive research in recent years has created a growing number of treatments, changing the landscape of the medical field’s approach to the viral hepatitis pandemic.