Publication details
Virové hepatitidy A a E
| Title in English | Viral hepatitis A and E |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Medicína pro praxi |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Field | Epidemiology, infectious diseases and clinical immunology |
| Keywords | viral hepatitis A; viral hepatitis E; prevention; vaccination |
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| Description | Viral hepatitis A and E are relatively common acute liver diseases. In immunosuppressed persons chronic hepatitis E is possible as well. Vaccine against hepatitis A virus is accessible for a long time, safe, and highly effective. Protection against hepatitis E infection includes primarily common hygiene procedures, consumption of well-cooked pork and venison. |