Hepatitis A

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the risk factors, clinical course, and outcomes among children with acute hepatitis A infection admitted to Assiut University Children Hospital.

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver that has emerged as a significant global health concern due to its widespread prevalence. Data on ursodeoxycholic acid in acute viral hepatitis remain limited. Some studies suggest its positive effect in cholestatic phase of viral hepatitis. UDCA may reduce cholestatic symptoms like jaundice and pruritus potentially shortening hospital stay and improving patient outcomes. However, robust clinical data supporting its routine use in acute viral hepatitis are lacking, and current treatment remains largely supportive. Given the high burden of acute viral hepatitis in our region and the potential for UDCA to improve cholestatic phase of AVH there is a clear need for well-designed clinical studies evaluating its therapeutic role. This study aims to evaluate the role of oral ursodeoxycholic acid in biochemical recovery of patients with acute viral hepatitis. If positive role is confirmed, it will be incorporated in standard treatment and if no role is found unnecessary use will be discouraged. Null Hypothesis (H₀): Oral ursodeoxycholic acid has no significant effect on the bilirubin levels of patients with acute viral hepatitis. H₀: There is no statistically significant difference in bilirubin levels between patients receiving ursodeoxycholic acid and those receiving supportive care alone. Alternative Hypothesis (H₁): Oral ursodeoxycholic acid reduces bilirubin levels in patients with acute viral hepatitis. H₁: There is statistically significant difference in bilirubin levels between patients receiving ursodeoxycholic acid and those receiving supportive care alone.

RACSMEI addresses the high burden of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries, including Cambodia, where limited surveillance and laboratory capacity often obscure etiologies and transmission dynamics. This knowledge gap hinders the design of effective prevention and control strategies. RACSMEI will improve understanding across multiple pathogens using a multidisciplinary One Health approach. We will answer key questions on burden, ecology, transmission and population immune status to inform targeted and culturally appropriate interventions. The project combines a nationally representative One Health survey, social-science methods, and multiplex, diverse diagnostics to efficiently test for 57 priority pathogens, including zoonotic and vector-borne agents, vaccine-preventable and elimination-targeted diseases, enteric, respiratory, and environmentally transmitted pathogens and selected neglected tropical diseases and parasites relevant to Cambodia. Mathematical modelling will reconstruct and forecast transmission dynamics and assess the potential impact of future public-health strategies. By integrating intersectoral data and innovative methods, RACSMEI will generate actionable evidence for public-health authorities, support precision One Health interventions, and help reduce disease burden in affected communities. The project also aims to ensure the transferability of methods and insights to other countries facing similar challenges.

This study evaluated the antibody persistence of Chinese children five years after they received four doses of sIPV, two doses of MMR vaccine and one dose of HepA-L vaccine.

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) is a public health concern in Egypt, especially among children. Historically highly endemic, recent studies suggest a changing epidemiology. While improved socioeconomic conditions have reduced its spread, HAV remains prevalent, with over 50% of Egyptians exposed by age 15. Infection is often asymptomatic or mild in children but can be more severe with age. Prevention relies on improved sanitation and hygiene, with vaccin and recov

This study is a randomized, open-labeled phase IV clinical trial to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of concomitant administration of sIPV and HepA-L or HepA-I in children aged 18 months. The primary immunogenicity endpoints in all groups are the seroconversion rates of type I, II, and III anti-poliovirus neutralizing antibodies and the seroconversion rate of anti-hepatitis A virus antibodies 30 days after the final administration. The secondary immunogenicity endpoints are (1) the GMT/GMC of type I, II, and III anti-poliovirus neutralizing antibodies as well as the anti-hepatitis A virus antibodies 30 days after the final administration; (2) the seropositive rates of the anti-hepatitis A virus antibodies 30 days after the final administration; (3) the GMFI of type I, II, and III anti-poliovirus neutralizing antibodies as well as the anti-hepatitis A virus antibodies 30 days after the final administration. The secondary safety endpoints are the incidence of adverse events (AEs) within 30 minutes after each injection, the incidence of solicited local and systematic AEs in the period of solicitation after each injection, the incidence of unsolicited AEs in 30 days after each injection, the incidence of AEs in 30 days after each injection, and the incidence of serious adverse events in 6 months after administrations.