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Viral Hepatitis
       
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  Non-invasive evaluation of the liver disease severity in children with chronic viral hepatitis using FibroTest and ActiTest - comparison with histopathological assessment.
Pokorska-Śpiewak M, Kowalik-Mikołajewska B, Aniszewska M,  et al
 Clin Exp Hepatol. 2017 Dec;3(4):187-193.
Abstract


Is liver biopsy still needed in children with chronic viral hepatitis?
 Pokorska-Śpiewak M, Kowalik-Mikołajewska B,
World J Gastroenterol. 2015 Nov 14;21(42):12141-9
 Abstract
Hepatitis A
       
Epidemiology/Prevalence/Case Reports

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Epidemiologic features of 348 children with hepatitis C virus infection over a 30-year period: a nationwide survey in Japan.
Mizuochi T, Takano T, Yanagi T, et al
 J Gastroenterol. 2017 May 31
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for use
of hepatitis A vaccine in close contacts of newly arriving international adoptees.
CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. 
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009 Sep 18;58(36):1006-7
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Hepatitis A Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 24--35 Months --- United States,
2006 and 2007
 CDC 
MMWR July 3, 2009 / Vol. 58 / No. 25
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Multilevel analysis of hepatitis A infection in children and adolescents: a household survey in the
Northeast and Central-west regions of Brazil.
de Alencar Ximenes RA, Martelli CM, et al  
Int J Epidemiol. 2008 Aug;37(4):852-61.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis type A with atypical course
 Fuoti M, Pinotti M, Villa MC, et al 
Pediatr Med Chir. 2008 Jan-Feb;30(1):48-50.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis A-Associated Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Children with Systemic Juvenile
Idiopathic Arthritis: Report of 2 Cases.
 Russo RA, Rosenzweig SD, Katsicas MM.
J Rheumatol. 2007 Nov 15
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The prevalence of hepatitis A antibodies in HIV exposed and/or infected children
and adolescents
Gouvea AF, Moraes-Pinto MI, Machado DM, et al
J Pediatr (Rio J). 2005 May-Jun;81(3):205-8.
Paper

Changes in seroprevalence of hepatitis A in children and adolescents in Manisa,
Turkey.
Tosun S, Ertan P, Kasirga E, Atman U.
Pediatr Int. 2004 Dec;46(6):669-72.
Abstract

Vaccination

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Immunogenicity and safety of a pediatric dose virosomal hepatitis A vaccine in Thai HIV-infected children
Saksawad R, Likitnukul S, Warachit B,  et al
Vaccine. 2011 May 12.
 Abstract

ANTIBODY RESPONSE TO HEPATITIS A IMMUNIZATION AMONG HUMAN
IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS-INFECTED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
 Siberry GK, Coller RJ, Henkle E 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Mar 27
Abstract
 
Hepatitis A: disease burden and current childhood vaccination strategies in the United
States.
 Koslap-Petraco MB, Shub M, Judelsohn R.
 J Pediatr Health Care. 2008 Jan-Feb;22(1):3-11
Abstract
 
Cost-effectiveness of routine childhood vaccination for hepatitis A in the United States.
 Rein DB, Hicks KA, Wirth KE 
Pediatrics. 2007 Jan;119(1):e12-21
 Abstract
 
Effectiveness of a hepatitis A vaccination program for migrant children in Amsterdam,
The Netherlands (1992-2004).
Sonder GJ, Bovee LP, Baayen TD,. et al 
Vaccine. 2006 Apr 18;
 Abstract
 
Factors associated with hepatitis a vaccination among children 24 to 35 months of age: United
States, 2003.
Amon JJ, Darling N, Fiore AE, Bell BP, Barker LE.
Pediatrics. 2006 Jan;117(1):30-3.
Abstract

Antibody Responses to Hepatitis A Virus Vaccine in HIV-Infected Children with Evidence of
Immunologic Reconstitution while Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Weinberg A, Gona P, Nachman SA, 3t al; 
J Infect Dis. 2006 Jan 15;193(2):302-11.
Abstract
 
FDA Approval of VAQTA (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) for Children Aged >1 Year
CDC
MMWR Oct 14, 2005 / Vol. 54 / No. 40
News Release
 
Hepatitis A vaccines: the growing case for universal immunisation of children.
Scheifele DW.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2005 Feb;6(2):157-164
 Abstract
 
A two-dose schedule for combined hepatitis A and B vaccination in children aged
6-15 years.
Kurugol Z, Mutlubas F, Ozacar T.
Vaccine. 2005 Apr 22;23(22):2876-80.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Hepatitis a vaccination coverage among children aged 24-35 months--
United States, 2003.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2005 Feb 18;54(6):141-4.
 Paper

Immunological priming of one dose of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine given during
the first year of life in presence of maternal antibodies.
Lagos R, Munoz A, Dumas R, et al 
Vaccine. 2003 Sep 8;21(25-26):3730-3.
 Abstract
Autoimmune Hepatitis
       
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  Autoimmune hepatitis in childhood.
 Fujisawa T, Sogo T, Komatsu H, Inui A.
 Hepatol Res. 2007 Oct;37 Suppl 3:S496-500.
 Abstract

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