Early Recognition and Treatment of Hepatitis

Abstract

Hepatitis in a general civilian hospital is accompanied by a high incidence of complications and a significant mortality.

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will minimize the dangers of the disease, and meticulous attention to sterilization and isolation technics will prevent transmission within the hospital.

Careful evaluation of the necessity for blood transfusion and careful screening of blood donors will reduce the transmission of homologous serum jaundice.