Balistreri W F
University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pediatr Clin North Am. 1988 Jun;35(3):637-69. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36476-8.
Recent research has led to a greater understanding of the mechanisms and management of the various forms of viral hepatitis. The clinician can rapidly arrive at a precise diagnosis using serologic markers to complement epidemiologic data. In addition, effective immunoprophylaxis is possible; thus, disease spread can be minimized.