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General/Miscellaneous  Reports
         

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2009 Mar;48(3):341-7
 Abstract
 
Clinical spectrum and histopathologic features of chronic hepatitis C infection in children.
Mohan 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 Dis. 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

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
 Children With Hepatitis C
 Jonas MM
 [NIH Consensus Development Conference on  Management of Hepatitis C: 2002]
 Report
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

 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED ARTICLE
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

A WEEK-IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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
 
Liver Transplants

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
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.
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