Pediatric viral hepatitis C in the Czech Republic

Abstract

The article provides basic information on pediatric viral hepatis C in the Czech Republic. Problems with distinguishing between acute and chronic viral hepatitis C are discussed.

Current therapeutic options are described and difficulties in treating injection drug users are mentioned. The article also includes a case report of an adolescent diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis C.

Keywords

• acute hepatitis C
• chronic hepatitis C
• children
• diagnosis
• treatment
• intravenous drug abuse