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General/Miscellaneous  Reports
         

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Hepatitis C Viral Infection in Children: Updated Review.
El-Guindi MA.
Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr
. 2016 Jun;19(2):83-95
Abstract

Single Clinical Practice's Report of Testing Initiation, Antibody Clearance, and Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Infants of Chronically HCV-Infected Mothers.
Bal A, Petrova A
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2016 Feb 8;3(1):ofw021.
Abstract

Hepatitis C: Issues in Children.
Lee CK, Jonas MM.
Gastroenterol Clin North Am
. 2015 Dec;44(4):901-9.
Abstract

New prospects for the treatment and prevention of hepatitis C in children.
Ohmer S, Honegger J.
Curr Opin Pediatr
. 2015 Dec 24.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
What's new in hepatitis C virus infections in children?
Pawlowska M, Domagalski K, Pniewska A, et al
World J Gastroenterol
. 2015 Oct 14;21(38):10783-9
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Vitamin D status and viral response to therapy in hepatitis C infected children.
Eltayeb AA, Abdou MA, Abdel-Aal AM, Othman MH.
World J Gastroenterol
. 2015 Jan 28;21(4):1284-91
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aper

Correlates of Adiponectin in Hepatitis C Infected Children: The Importance of Body Mass Index.
Delgado-Borrego A, Gonzalez-Peralta RP, RoshanRaza,  et al
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
. 2014 Oct 13.
Abstract

Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy and Early Childhood: Current Understanding and Knowledge Deficits.
Jhaveri R, Swamy GK.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2014 Sep;3(Suppl 1):S13-S18.

Abstract

Hepatitis C in the pediatric population: Transmission, natural history, treatment and liver transplantation.
Khaderi S, Shepherd R, Goss JA, Leung DH.
World J Gastroenterol
. 2014 Aug 28;20(32):11281-11286.
Abstract

Interventions Using Electronic Medical Records Improves Follow Up of Infants Born to Hepatitis C Virus Infected Mothers.
Abughali N, Maxwell JR, Kamath AS,  et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J
. 2014 Jan 7.
Abstract

Pathogenesis of hepatitis C during pregnancy and childhood.
Le Campion A, Larouche A, Fauteux-Daniel S, Soudeyns H.
Viruses
. 2012 Dec 6;4(12):3531-50.
Abstract

Splenectomy in cirrhosis with hypersplenism: improvement in cytopenias, child's status and institution of specific treatment for hepatitis C with success  .
Kedia S, Goyal R, Mangla V, Kumar A,  et al
Ann Hepatol. 2012 Nov;11(6):921-9.
Abstract

Role of GB Virus C in HIV-1-Infected and Hepatitis C Virus-Infected Hemophiliac Children and Adolescents.
Tenckhoff S, Kaiser T, Bredeek F, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2012 Oct 1;61(2):243-248

Abstract

Autoimmunity and extrahepatic manifestations in treatment-naïve children with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
I
ndolfi G, Bartolini E, Olivito B
Clin Dev Immunol
. 2012;2012:785627.
Abstract

Hepatitis C infection in childhood.
Durmaz O.
Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2012 Apr 20.
Abstract

Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Children.
Mohan N, González-Peralta RP, Fujisawa T,  et al
 
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
. 2009 Dec 22.
Abstract

Chronic hepatitis C in children: natural history and prognosis
Bortolotti F.
Recenti Prog Med. 2009 Feb;100(2):97-102
Abstract

Impact of hepatitis C virus infection on children and their caregivers: quality of life, cognitive, and emotional outcomes.
Rodrigue JR, Balistreri W, Haber B, et al
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
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J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2009 Mar;48(3):341-7
Abstract
 

Clinical spectrum and histopathologic features of chronic hepatitis C infection in children.
M
ohan P, Colvin C, Glymph C, et al  

J Pediatr.
2007 Feb;150(2):168-74, 174.e1.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis B and C viruses in infants and young children.
Slowik MK, Jhaveri R.
 
Semin Pediatr Infect D
is. 2005 Oct;16(4):296-305.
Abstract
 
Growth in the First 5 Years of Life is Unaffected in Children with Perinatally-acquired Hepatitis C Infection.
European Paediatric HCV Network.
Pediatr. 2005 Aug;147(2):227-32.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis C Prevalence in Children With Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Enrolled in a Long-term Follow-up Protocol.
Schuval S, Van Dyke RB, Lindsey JC, et al  
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Oct;158(10):1007-1013.
Abstract

Hepatitis C in childhood.
Hardikar W.
J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2002 Apr;17(4):476-81
Abstract

Pediatric issues in new therapies for hepatitis B and C.
Schwarz KB.
Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2003 Jun;5(3):233-9.
Abstract

Chronic hepatitis C virus infection in children
Lacaille F.
Arch Pediatr. 2002 May;9(5):539-42.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis C in childhood.
Sibal A, Mishra D, Arora M.
J Indian Med Assoc. 2002 Feb;100(2):93-8.
Abstract
 
Children and adolescents with hepatitis C virus infection
Heller Rouassant S.
Rev Gastroenterol Mex. 2002 Oct;67 Suppl 2:S49-51.
Abstract


Risk Factors
Mother-to Child Transmission        

Genetics
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Genetic variation in IL28B with respect to vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus and spontaneous clearance in HCV infected children.
Ruiz-Extremera A, Muñoz-Gámez J, Salmerón-Ruiz MA, et al
Hepatology. 2011 Mar 16.
Abstract

Cancer

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Increased risk of chronic hepatitis in children with cancer.
Sevinir B, Meral A, Gunay U, et al
Med Pediatr Oncol. 2003 Feb;40(2):104-10.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis C infection and hepatocellular carcinoma after treatment of childhood cancer.
Strickland DK, Jenkins JJ, Hudson MM.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2001 Nov;23(8):527-9.
Abstract

Chemotherapy

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Hepatitis B and C infection in children undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.
Gigliotti AR, Fioredda F, Giacchino R.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2003 Mar;25(3):183.
Abstract

Surgery       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C infection after cardiac surgery in childhood beforeand after blood donor screening.
Vogt M, Muhlbauer F, Braun SL
Infection. 2004 Jun;32(3):134-7.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis B and C infection in children undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.
Gigliotti AR, Fioredda F, Giacchino R.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2003 Mar;25(3):183.
Abstract

Screening
         

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Guidelines for the screening and follow-up of infants born to anti-HCV positive mothers.
Resti M, Bortolotti F, Vajro P, Maggiore G;
Dig Liver Dis. 2003 Jul;35(7):453-7.
Abstract
 
Retrospective screening for hepatitis C in a tertiary paediatric referral centre.
McKeown C, Thaker U, Cubitt WD, Novelli V.
Commun Dis Public Health. 2003 Apr;6(1):40-3.
Abstract

Diagnosis
         

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C Infection in Infants, Children and Adolescents.
Mack CL, Gonzalez-Peralta RP, Gupta N, et al
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
. 2012 Apr 6.
Abstract

FULL TEXT
ARTICLE

Is liver biopsy mandatory in children with chronic hepatitis C?
Iorio R, Verrico A, Giannattasio A.
World J Gastroenterol.
2007 Aug 7;13(29):4025-6.
Paper

Diagnosis and management of paediatric hepatitis C virus infection.
Kesson A.
Paediatr Child Health 2002 Jun;38(3):213-218
Abstract


Clinical Management
         

General Reports

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Modelling CD4 T Cell Recovery in Hepatitis C and HIV Co-infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy.
Majekodunmi AO, Thorne C, Malyuta R,  et al
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Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2017 May;36(5):e123-e129
Abstract

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Hepatitis C Virus in Children: Deferring Treatment in Expectation of Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents.
Granot E, Sokal EM.
Isr Med Assoc J. 2015 Nov;17(11):707-11.

Paper

Treatment of hepatitis B and C in children.
El-Shabrawi M, Hassanin F.
Minerva Pediatr
. 2014 Oct;66(5):473-489.
Abstract

Liver transplantation in a child with multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma hepatitis C and management of post-transplant viral recurrence using boceprevir.
Malik S, Dekio F, Wen JW.
Pediatr Transplant. 2014 Jan 11
Abstract

Evaluating progression of liver disease from repeat liver biopsies in children with chronic hepatitis C- a retrospective study.
Mohan P, Barton BA, Narkewicz MR,  et al
Hepatology. 2013 May 23.
Abstract

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C Infection in Infants, Children and Adolescents.
Mack CL, Gonzalez-Peralta RP, Gupta N, et al
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
. 2012 Apr 6.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Current treatment options and response rates in children with chronic hepatitis C.
Wirth S
World J Gastroenterol. 2012 Jan 14;18(2):99-104.
Paper

Management of hepatitis C virus infection in childhood.
Galoppo M, Galoppo C.

Ann Hepatol
. 2010;9 Suppl:98-102.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Treatment of Hepatitis C in Children: A Systematic Review
Hu J, Doucette K,  Hartling L, et al
Plos One 0011542 13Jul 2010
Paper

An updated follow-up of chronic hepatitis C after three decades of observation in pediatric patients cured of malignancy.
Cesaro S, Bortolotti F, Petris MG, et al
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2010 Feb 1
Abstract

Treatment options for chronic hepatitis B and C infection in children.
Hardikar W, Schwarz KB.
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2006 Aug;4(4):583-91.
Abstract
 

Chronic hepatitis C infection in children.
Broide E, Kimchi NA, Scapa E
Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 2006 Jun;52(2):187-93.
Abstract

Treatment Options for Hepatitis C Infection in Children.
Delgado-Borrego A, Jonas MM. 
Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol.
2004 Oct;7(5):373-379.
Abstract
 

  The effect of early treatment in children with chronic hepatitis.
Hartman C, Berkowitz D, Rimon N, Shamir R.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2003 Sep;37(3):252-7.
Abstract
 
Transition of care between paediatric and adult gastroenterology. Chronic viral hepatitis.
Marcellin P, Boyer N.
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2003 Apr;17(2):259-7
Abstract
 
  Diagnosis and management of paediatric hepatitis C virus infection.
Kesson A.
Paediatr Child Health 2002 Jun;38(3):213-218
Abstract
 
  Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in children.
Chang MH.
Baillieres Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2000 Apr;14(2):341-50.
Abstract
 
 
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Transplants

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Effect of chronic hepatitis C virus infection on bone mineral density in pediatric renal transplant recipients.
El-Husseini A, Sabry A, Hassan R, Sobh M.
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2013 Sep-Oct;24(5):917-24.
Abstract

Long-Term outcome of hepatitis c infection acquired following pediatric liver transplantation.
Venturi C, Bueno J, Castells L,  et al

Liver Transpl
. 2011 Sep 19.
Abstract

The natural history of hepatitis C virus in pediatric liver transplant recipients.
Barshes NR, Udell IW, Lee TC, et al

Liver Transpl. 2006 Jul;12(7):1119-23.

Abstract

 
Splenectomy

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Splenectomy in cirrhosis with hypersplenism: improvement in cytopenias, child's status and institution of specific treatment for hepatitis C with success  .
Kedia S, Goyal R, Mangla V, Kumar A,  et al
Ann Hepatol. 2012 Nov;11(6):921-9.

Abstract
 


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