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30 kwi 2018 · Infection with hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, representing an important global health problem. Our understanding of HEV has changed completely over the past decade. Previously, HEV was thought to be limited to certain developing countries.
20 lip 2023 · Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Every year there are an estimated 20 million HEV infections worldwide, leading to an estimated 3.3 million symptomatic cases of hepatitis E.
26 cze 2023 · Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is classified in the genus Orthohepevirus of the Hepeviridae family and is one of the most common causes of hepatitis in the world. It causes acute, self-limited hepatitis in immunocompetent hosts and chronic hepatitis in immunosuppressed patients.
24 sty 2020 · 1. Introduction. The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the leading cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. HEV, which is mainly transmitted enterically, is responsible for outbreaks in developing countries and zoonotic cases in both developing and developed countries [1].
1 mar 2024 · Hepatitis E is a globally distributed infection that varies in seroprevalence between developed and developing regions. In the less developed regions of Asia and Africa, a high seropositivity rate has been reported for hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibodies.
15 wrz 2023 · The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the causing agent of hepatitis, with a high prevalence rate in low-income countries due to poor sanitary conditions. It can exhibit acute, continuous, or extrahepatic consequences in immunocompromised individuals such as those undergoing organ transplantation and having HIV infection.
28 gru 2017 · Hepatitis E is the fifth known form of human viral hepatitis. Although not very common in our clinical practice, the incidence in Western countries is increasing. Infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV) may be related to acute illness, liver failure, chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
