Viral Hepatitis in Children

Understand how to diagnose and treat viral hepatitis in children

Viral hepatitis in children is a critical yet often overlooked area of paediatric care.

On this two-week course from the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), gain essential knowledge to accurately interpret clinical presentations, laboratory results and treatment options for viral hepatitis in children.

Spot hepatitis symptoms by variant

Knowing how to identify symptoms early and utilising diagnostic tools, such as lab tests and imaging studies, will enable you to catch liver disease like hepatitis before it progresses too far.

You’ll learn how the different types of viral hepatitis are distinct and begin developing treatment strategies tailored to these variants.

Learn about the global disease burden and how it can be reduced

You’ll explore the global disease burden of viral hepatitis, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Prevention strategies will also be introduced, including how to prevent vertical transmission of hepatitis B.

Enhance your diagnostic and management skills for viral hepatitis

In just two weeks, you’ll learn how to differentiate acute and chronic viral hepatitis from other conditions and each other, and review current treatment recommendations for curing infections and preventing liver disease progression.

Through case studies, you’ll refine your decision-making and receive expert feedback to improve your approach to managing hepatitis in children.

This course is designed for general paediatricians, paediatric gastroenterologists and hepatologists, paediatric residents, fellows in paediatric gastroenterology, family practitioners and allied health professionals with a clinical interest in hepatology and improving children’s health.

While the course is open to all, a working knowledge of paediatric healthcare will be beneficial for a more thorough understanding of the content.

This course is designed for general paediatricians, paediatric gastroenterologists and hepatologists, paediatric residents, fellows in paediatric gastroenterology, family practitioners and allied health professionals with a clinical interest in hepatology and improving children’s health.

While the course is open to all, a working knowledge of paediatric healthcare will be beneficial for a more thorough understanding of the content.

• Interpret the clinical manifestations and serological markers to diagnose viral hepatitis in children.
• Discuss the different types of viral hepatitis in children.
• Apply the differential diagnosis of both acute and chronic viral hepatitis in children.
• Identify the proper treatment for both acute and chronic viral hepatitis in children.